Leary

adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of leery. alt-of, alternative

    ""I think it may first be as well to introduce my pupil and friend to his future companions." "You speak like a leary cove," cried Gentleman George […]"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish, an alternate anglicization of Ó Laoghaire (literally “descendant of Leary”) (O'Leary).
  2. 2
    A male given name from Irish Laoghaire, from Old Irish Lóegaire (literally “calf-herder”).
  3. 3
    A male or female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
  4. 4
    A city in Georgia, United States.
  5. 5
    A city in Texas, United States.

Synonyms

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timothy francis leary

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""I think it may first be as well to introduce my pupil and friend to his future companions." "You speak like a leary cove," cried Gentleman George […]"

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