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\Definition of Lear
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a legendary king of Britain and hero of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear
Lear
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\Definition of Lear (Entry 2 of 2)
Edward 1812–1888 English painter and nonsense poet
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