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bearleader noun

  /ˈbɛəɹˌlidəɹ/ , /ˈbɛəˌliːdə/
  • Someone acting as a chaperone and tutor to a wealthy young man travelling abroad, especially in Europe. [from 18th c.]
 kaitsija, valvoja
  • (chiefly, historical) Someone who handles and keeps bears, especially for use in public entertainments such as bearbaiting or dancing displays; a bearward. [from 16th c.]
 karhun hoitaja
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