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leer
/lɪə/
noun
A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.
verb
To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
To entice with a leer or leers.
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