See Also: Bear Away, Bear Off - Sailing(gambling)
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bear verb2. M19.
[from BEAR noun1 4.]
Stock Exchange etc.
verb intrans. Speculate for a fall. M19.
verb trans. Produce a fall in the price of (stocks etc.). M19.