lear
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫɪɹ// lear
n. knowledge or learning that you get from books or experience. It is an old-fashioned word that you mostly see in poetry or very old stories.
n. knowledge, learning, or lore acquired through study or experience. Primarily encountered in literary or historical contexts.
The old man shared his ancient lear with the children.
The library was filled with dusty volumes containing the forgotten lear of past civilizations.
In the epic poem, the protagonist seeks out a hermit renowned for his deep lear of the natural world and the movements of the stars.
Usage
Primarily used in literary or poetic contexts; largely replaced by 'learning' or 'lore' in modern English.