Bear or beer?

noun A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet

verb To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in

to bear a railroad stock

adjective Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall

The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors

verb To carry or convey, literally or figuratively

They came bearing gifts

noun Alternative spelling of bere (“barley”)

There are several plots of those species of barley called big, which is six-rowed barley; or bear, which is four-rowed, cultivated

noun Alternative spelling of bere (“pillowcase”)

I give to my Grand Child Lidea Carpenter the Coverlid that her mother spun and my pillow bear and a pint Cup & my great Pott that belongs to the Pott and Trammels

noun The meat of this animal

We had barbecued bear for dinner

verb To carry (weapons, flags or symbols of rank, office, etc.) upon one's person, especially visibly; to be equipped with (weapons, etc.)

the right to bear arms

noun An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor

Beer is brewed all over the world

verb informalTo give beer to (someone)

No doubt he then can feed us, wine us, beer us, And cook us something that can warm and cheer us

noun A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc

verb informalTo drink beer

noun A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid

noun A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages

I bought a few beers from the shop for the party

noun A variety of the above beverages

Pilsner is one of the most commonly served beers in Europe