bear the bell en · VERB
Etymology
In allusion to the bellwether of a flock, or the leading animal of a team or drove, when wearing a bell.
Meanings
- To be the first or the leader.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| borne the bell | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bears the bell | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| bore the bell | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| bearing the bell | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |