Lee, n. Leeward, lee-side, side sheltered from the wind.
Leer, v. n. Look askance (in contempt).
Lees, n. pl. Dregs, sediment, settlings, precipitate, dunder.
Leeward, n. Lee, lee-side.
Legacy, n. Bequest, devise, gift by will.
Legal, a. Lawful, legitimate, legalized, authorized or sanctioned (by law), according to law.
Legality, n. Lawfulness, conformity to law.
Legalize, v. a.
- 1. Authorize, permit by law.
- 2. Sanction, legitimate, legitimize, make legal, confirm by law.
Legate, n.
- 1. Envoy, deputy, delegate. See Ambassador.
- 2. Papal ambassador, pope’s legate, cardinal legate.
Legation, n. Embassy, deputation, body of diplomatists.
Legend, n.
- 1. Fable, myth, fiction, doubtful narrative, fictitious story.
- 2. Motto (round a coin or a medal).
Legendary, a. Fabulous, fictitious, mythical.
Legerdemain, n. Juggle, juggling, sleight of hand.
Legible, a.
- 1. Readable, plain, fair, decipherable.
- 2. Manifest, apparent, recognizable, discoverable.
Legion, n.
- 1. Army, host, military force, body of troops.