#1 rearing n. [raising, nurture] the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. wn
#2 rearing n. [breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, upbringing] helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important". wn
#3 rearing s. [rampant] rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant". wn
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