A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.

(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

(finance, transitive) To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

(obsolete) A pillowcase; a fabric case or covering as for a pillow.

Alternative spelling of bere (“barley”).

(transitive, of weapons, flags or symbols of rank, office, etc.) To carry upon one's person, especially visibly; to be equipped with. / (transitive, of garments, pieces of jewellery, etc.) To wear.

(nautical) To approach nearer to (a ship).

To influence, have an effect on. / To be relevant to.

(idiomatic) To be patient with.

A surname. / (as 'the Bear') Ursa Major.