bearleader

noun3

1. •
   (historical) Someone who handles and keeps bears, especially for use in public entertainments such as bearbaiting or dancing displays; a bearward.
2. •
   (historical) Someone acting as a chaperone and tutor to a wealthy young man travelling abroad, especially in Europe.

   • So!—you have really undertaken the delightful office of bear-leader—because the brother of your Geraldine cannot take care of himself— […] — 1792
3. •
   (no longer used, rare) A captor; also, a guard, a jailer.