Definition for LEER

LEER, v.i. [D. gluuren, begluuren.]

  1. To look obliquely; to turn the eye and cast a look from a corner, either in contempt, defiance or frowning, or for a sly look. – Swift.
  2. To look with a forced countenance. – Dryden.

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