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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
fleer \fleer\ (fl[=e]r), [imp. & p. p. fleered (fl[=e]rd); p.
   pr. & vb. n. fleering.] [OE. flerien; cf. Scot. fleyr,
   Norw. flira to titter, giggle, laugh at nothing, MHG. vlerre,
   vlarre, a wide wound.]
   1. To make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn; to
      deride; to sneer; to mock; to gibe; as, to fleer and
      flout.
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            To fleer and scorn at our solemnity.  --Shak.
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   2. To grin with an air of civility; to leer. [Obs.]
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            Grinning and fleering as though they went to a bear
            baiting.                              --Latimer.
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