King Lear

/kɪŋ ˌlɪər/
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Definitions of King Lear
  1. noun
    the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
    synonyms: Lear
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    character, fictional character, fictitious character
    an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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