Etymology

she-bear

Today it means: A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear). Full definition →

Middle English sche bere
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromsche bere
  2. English todayshe-bear

From Middle English sche bere; equivalent to she- + bear.

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