Leer (lēr), v. t. To learn. [Obs.] See Lere, to learn.
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Leer, n. An oven in which glassware is annealed.
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Leer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Leered (lērd); p. pr. & vb. n. Leering.] 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.
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I will leerupon him as a' comes by. Shak.
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The priest, above his book,
Leering at his neighbor's wife. Tennyson.
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