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Ler

American  
[ler] / lɛr /
Also Lir

noun

Irish Mythology.
  1. the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.


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Yonatan Ler holds his son Nave’s hand while his other son, Mayon, follows.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2024

Swiss tourist Ler Detelj loves the adrenaline rush.

From Seattle Times Apr. 1, 2023

“Children should not be forced to call somebody something they’re not,” Ler said.

From Washington Times Feb. 8, 2023

Prosecutors said that Dr. Ler twice submitted his own blood sample when Mr. Brochez was tested for H.I.V. so that Mr. Brochez could remain employed.

From New York Times Jan. 28, 2019

Ler is the equivalent of the Brythonic Llyr, later immortalised by Shakespeare as King Lear.

From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by MacCulloch, J. A.

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