Leer /(lēr)/

1. To learn. [Obs.]

1. Empty; destitute; wanting [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]

1. An oven in which glassware is annealed.

1. The cheek. [Obs.]
2. Complexion; aspect; appearance. [Obs.]

   A Rosalind of a better leer than you.

3. A distorted expression of the face, or an indirect glance of the eye, conveying a sinister or immodest suggestion.

   With jealous leer malign Eyed them askance.

   She gives the leer of invitation.

   Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer.

imp. & p. p. Leered; p. pr. & vb. n. Leering

1. 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.

   I will leerupon him as a' comes by.

   The priest, above his book, Leering at his neighbor's wife.

1. To entice with a leer, or leers; as, to leer a man to ruin.