English noun: Lear | |||
| 1. | Lear (person) British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888) | ||
| Synonyms | Edward Lear | ||
| Instance hypernym | artist, creative person, humorist, humourist | ||
| 2. | Lear (person) the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters | ||
| Synonyms | King Lear | ||
| Instance hypernym | character, fictional character, fictitious character | ||