Definition of Fleering. Meaning of Fleering. Synonyms of Fleering

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Definition of Fleering

Fleering
Fleer Fleer, [imp. & p. p. Fleered; 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. To fleer and scorn at our solemnity. --Shak. 2. To grin with an air of civility; to leer. [Obs.] Grinning and fleering as though they went to a bear baiting. --Latimer.

Meaning of Fleering from wikipedia

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