bearleader

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Someone who handles and keeps bears, especially for use in public entertainments such as bearbaiting or dancing displays; a bearward.
Someone acting as a chaperone and tutor to a wealthy young man travelling abroad, especially in Europe.
A captor; also, a guard, a jailer.

/ˈbɛəˌliːdə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bearleader.wav /ˈbɛəɹˌlidəɹ/

bearleader bearleaders bear-leader bear leader

From bear + leader.

bearherd bear warden

bearbaiter

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