noun
1. British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
• Syn: ↑Edward Lear
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑artist, ↑creative person, ↑humorist, ↑humourist
2. the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
• Syn: ↑King Lear
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑fictional character, ↑fictitious character, ↑character
Useful english dictionary. 2012.