What does bear-ward mean?
Bear-ward means Alternative form of bearward..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of bearward..
The ruder amusements of the age lost their attractions; and the royal bear-ward of Queen Elizabeth lodged a formal complaint at the feet of her majesty, that the play-houses had seduced the audience from his periodical bear-baitings!
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Bear-ward means Alternative form of bearward..
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The ruder amusements of the age lost their attractions; and the royal bear-ward of Queen Elizabeth lodged a formal complaint at the feet of her majesty, that the play-houses had seduced the audience from his periodical bear-baitings!
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