bear the bell



bear the bell

To lead. The phrase alludes to the practice of having the leading farm animal in a flock wear a bell. I'll bear the bell then—come on, everyone, follow me!
See also: bear, bell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WileyWIE-leeEnglish
Loann-French
EssiES-seeFinnish
İLknur-Turkish
PanchoPAHN-choSpanish
Rhiannaree-AN-əEnglish (Modern)