▪ I.slear obs. variant of slayer n.1 ▪ II.[slear error for sleay slay n.1 1597Gerarde Herbal i. xxiv. §6 The great reede or cane..is esteemed to make slearres for weauers.1694Westmacott Script.Herb. 164 Of Cane-Reed are our..Angling-Rods or Canes made, also Slears for Weavers.]