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  1. 1. v. t. To learn. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Empty; destitute; wanting Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Empty of contents. Source: opted
  4. 4. a. Destitute of a rider; and hence, led, not ridden; as, a leer horse. Source: opted
  5. 5. a. Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. An oven in which glassware is annealed. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. The cheek. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. Complexion; aspect; appearance. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. A distorted expression of the face, or an indirect glance of the eye, conveying a sinister or immodest suggestion. Source: opted
  10. 10. v. i. To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look. Source: opted
  11. 11. v. t. To entice with a leer, or leers; as, to leer a man to ruin. Source: opted
  12. 12. n. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls Source: wordnet

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