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leer

/lɪə/
noun
  1. A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

  2. An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.

verb
  1. To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

  2. To entice with a leer or leers.

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