Leer

Meaning

Verb

●

To look sideways or

; now especially with

or

intent.

●

To

with a

or

s.

●

To teach.

●

To learn.

Noun

●

A significant

; a

of some

, as

,

, etc.; a

or

look.

●

In Facial expressions:

An

or

or

of countenance.

●

In Facial expressions:

The cheek.

●

In Facial expressions:

The face.

●

In Facial expressions:

One's

; countenance.

●

Complexion;

; colour.

●

Flesh; skin.

●

In British English:

The

or loin.

●

Alternative form of lehr

Adj

●

Empty;

; clear.

●

Destitute;

; wanting.

●

Faint from

of food; hungry.

●

In British English:

Thin; faint.

●

Having no

or

;

; without a rider.

●

Lacking

or

;

; frivolous.

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Origin

leer

English

ler

Middle English (1100-1500)

lere

Middle English (1100-1500)

gelære

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

leren

Middle English (1100-1500)

læran

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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