definition of
rearing

[1] #1 rearing n. [raising, nurture] the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. wn

[2] #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] #3 rearing s. [rampant] rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant". wn