Lear

v. t. To learn. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] On that sad book his shame and loss he leared. Spenser.

n. That which is learned; lore; lesson. [Obs.] She turns herself back to her wicked lears. Spenser.

a. [See LEER, a.] Empty; hollow; as, a lear stomach; the lear ribs. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.