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Definition: FOR FEAR

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. In apprehension lest. ``For fear you ne'er see chain nor money more.'' --Shak.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: FOR FEAR

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. In apprehension lest. ``For fear you ne'er see chain nor money more.'' --Shak.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: FOR FEAR

ExpressionsDefinition
For fearIn apprehension lest. ``For fear you ne'er see chain nor money more.'' --Shak. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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