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
QuintenKWIN-tən (English)English, Dutch
Danika-English (Modern)
Alsopp['ɔ:lsɔp]
Fredo-Italian (Rare)
Vinicius-Ancient Roman
Carlson['ka:lsən]