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
&Thorn;ÓRbjÖRn-Ancient Scandinavian
HajniHAWY-neeHungarian
PaavaliPAH:-vah-leeFinnish
ŞEhrazad-Turkish
Yuval-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Kerry['keri]