bear leader
or bear-lead·er
- (formerly) a tutor traveling with a wealthy or aristocratic young man.
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Origin of bear leader
First recorded in 1740–50
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Historical Examples
The Bear-Leader's was a recognized and lucrative profession.
Seeing and HearingGeorge W. E. Russell
A captain on the Staff was detailed to be my "bear-leader," while I was in Berlin.
With the Zionists in GallipoliJohn Henry Patterson
The bear-leader made signs to the people to be quiet, as he had something to say to them.
The Man-Wolf and Other TalesEmile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian
He is at present acting as bear-leader to a young man who has just come into 1,700l. a year.
Sharps and FlatsJohn Nevil Maskelyne