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Bear after

/bear after/  ยท  pronounced with confidence

Principal meanings
EnglishMeaning
Bear after vi phrasal, regional (Siena) 1. To ignite someone in despair.
My nonna used to bear after the tomatoes every Sunday.
Bear after vi phrasal, regional (Siena) 2. To show someone with awe.
The landlord threatened to bear after the whole building.