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American actress (born 1960)
Life on the Street (1993–1997). Leo received critical acclaim for her performance as Ray Eddy in the 2008 film Frozen River, earning her several nominations
Melissa_Leo
Fifth astrological sign of the zodiac
Leo (♌︎; Ancient Greek: Λέων, romanized: Léōn, Latin for "lion") is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It corresponds to the constellation Leo and comes after
Leo_(astrology)
2008 American crime drama film
Frozen River is a 2008 American crime drama film written and directed by Courtney Hunt in her feature directorial debut. Starring Melissa Leo and Misty
Frozen_River
Lion subspecies
Panthera leo leo is a lion subspecies present in West Africa, northern Central Africa and India. In West and Central Africa it is restricted to fragmented
Panthera_leo_leo
Head of the Catholic Church from 1513 to 1521
Pope Leo X (Italian: Leone X; born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, 11 December 1475 – 1 December 1521) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the
Pope_Leo_X
Large cat native to Africa and India
The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested
Lion
Canadian film actor, director, and producer
worked as the cinematographer and associate producer under the pseudonym Leo Rivers. He worked on The Yum-Yum Girls as a cinematographer. After his nomination
Louie_Lawless
Village in Himachal Pradesh, India
Leo village has an area of 269 hectares (660 acres). Leo is situated on the bank of a small right-bank tributary of the Spiti River. The Spiti River passes
Liyo,_Kinnaur
Species of fish
Petrocephalus leo is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found in the lower Kotto River, a Ubangui River tributary of the middle Congo River basin
Petrocephalus_leo
Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer
Lionel_Messi
Himalayan mountain
river and overlooks the western valleys of Tibet. The Spiti River, a right bank tributary of the Satluj, drains the northern face of the massif. Leo Pargial
Reo_Purgyil
Extinct lion population in South Africa
The Cape lion was a lion Panthera leo melanochaita population in South Africa's Natal and Cape Provinces which has been locally extinct since the mid-19th
Cape_lion
Spanish poker player (born 1983)
2025). "2025 WSOP Main Event Final Table Profile: Leo Margets". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025. "Leo Margets profile". Winamax. Retrieved 1 August
Leo_Margets
American actor (1970–1993)
River Jude Phoenix (né Bottom; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor and musician. The older brother of actor Joaquin Phoenix, he
River_Phoenix
American actor
Bernard Leo Burmester (February 1, 1944 – June 28, 2007) was an American actor of stage and screen. Burmester was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky
Leo_Burmester
American actor (born 1974)
drawing adoration among teenage girls and young women that became known as "Leo-mania". The success bolstered DiCaprio's standing as a teen idol and romantic
Leonardo_DiCaprio
American artist (born 1967)
Leo Villareal (born 1967) is an American artist. His work combines LED lights and encoded computer programming to create illuminated displays. He lives
Leo_Villareal
Lion population in India
The Asiatic lion is a lion that belongs to the subspecies Panthera leo leo. The surviving population of these lions is restricted to the Indian state
Asiatic_lion
Maghrebi author (c. 1494-c. 1554)
Johannes Leo Africanus (born al-Ḥasan ibn Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad al-Wazzān al-Zayyātī al-Fasī, ; c. 1494 – c. 1554) was an Andalusi diplomat and author who
Leo_Africanus
Extinct species of lion
was a distinct species genetically isolated from the modern lion (Panthera leo), with the genetic divergence between the two species estimated at 500,000
Panthera_spelaea
Fictional family from River City
Adeeb (Taryam Boyd); and Michael’s brothers Gabriel (Garry Sweeney) and Leo (Nick Rhys). Speaking of the family, Holmes stated: "We're absolutely delighted
Brodie_family
German main battle tank
Ready to Defend NATO". The National Interest. Retrieved 23 April 2024. "LEO 2HEL" (in Greek). Hellenic Army General Staff. Archived from the original
Leopard_2
Major river in Asia
PUD-mə) is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh. The 2,525-kilometre-long (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas
Ganges
Lion subspecies
and the Gurui River in Kenya Felis leo sabakiensis (Lönnberg 1910), based on two male lions from the environs of Mount Kilimanjaro Felis leo roosevelti (Heller
Panthera_leo_melanochaita
Peoples Temple cult settlement in Guyana
Jonestown followed the murder of five others, including U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan, by Temple members at Port Kaituma, an act that Jones ordered. Four
Jonestown
Soviet politician and revolutionary (1879–1940)
Dziewanowski, M. K. (2003). Russia in the twentieth century. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-13-097852-3. Brackman, Roman (2004)
Leon_Trotsky
Country in East Africa
John Mugabi, Eridadi Mukwanga, Joseph Nsubuga, Kassim Ouma, Sam Rukundo and Leo Rwabwogo.[citation needed] In athletics, John Akii-Bua won the first Olympic
Uganda
Jewish-American lynching victim (1884–1915)
Leo Max Frank (April 17, 1884 – August 17, 1915) was an American lynching victim wrongly convicted of the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, an employee
Leo_Frank
Bridges in Australia
The Brisbane River, running through Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is crossed by seventeen major bridges, from the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges downstream
Bridges over the Brisbane River
Bridges_over_the_Brisbane_River
American middle- and long-distance runner
Leo Edward Larrivee (November 23, 1903, in Fall River, Massachusetts – October 7, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois) was an American track and field athlete
Leo_Larrivee
Athletic teams representing Saint Leo University
The Saint Leo Lions are the athletic teams that represent Saint Leo University, located in St. Leo, Florida, in intercollegiate sports at the Division
Saint_Leo_Lions
1974 compilation album by Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, John Fahey
Leo Kottke/Peter Lang/John Fahey is a split album by American guitarists Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, and John Fahey, released in 1974. Fahey had started a
Leo Kottke, Peter Lang & John Fahey
Leo_Kottke,_Peter_Lang_&_John_Fahey
Bridge in Wisconsin, U.S.
The Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge is a bridge on the north side of Green Bay, Wisconsin. It carries Interstate 43 over the Fox River just south of its mouth
Leo_Frigo_Memorial_Bridge
Catholic university in St. Leo, Florida, US
Saint Leo University is a private Catholic university in St. Leo, Florida, United States. It was established in 1889. The university is associated with
Saint_Leo_University
Dominican baseball player (born 1975)
Leo Estrella Pitcher Born: (1975-02-20) February 20, 1975 (age 51) Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB debut July 18, 2000
Leo_Estrella
2019 American drama television series
Virgin River is an American romantic drama television series developed by Sue Tenney for Netflix, adapted from the book series of the same name by Robyn
Virgin_River_(TV_series)
Country in South Asia
support is directly related to economic and social vulnerability. Coleman, Leo (2017). A Moral Technology: Electrification as Political Ritual in New Delhi
India
Power station in Manhattan, New York, US
East River Generating Station is a power plant located near the East River at the eastern end of East 14th Street, adjacent to the East Village and Stuyvesant
East_River_Generating_Station
The following is a list of characters in River City, a Scottish soap opera that began broadcasting on BBC Scotland on 24 September 2002. When more than
List_of_River_City_characters
Species of semi-aquatic mammal
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that is endemic to
North_American_river_otter
Hindu festival held every 144 years
Chaturdashi thithi (14th day), when planet Jupiter enters the zodiac sign Leo. The festival is "theoretically" observed throughout the twelve months that
Godavari_Maha_Pushkaram
English actor (1905–1978)
Commons has media related to Leo Genn. Leo Genn at IMDb Performances by Leo Genn, bris.ac.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2016. Leo Genn at the Internet Broadway
Leo_Genn
Major river in West Africa
the river" Igbo: Orimiri or Orimili "great water" Ijaw: Toru Beni "the river water" The earliest use of the name "Niger" for the river is by Leo Africanus
Niger_River
Song from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's
"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast
Moon_River
American mountaineer (born 1975)
Norville. On September 28, 2004, he appeared on the radio program The Bob Rivers Show and described his ordeal as "six days of terror and horror." After
Aron_Ralston
American actor
Greek's Scott Michael Foster Joins ABC's The River – TVLine - TVLine". TVLine. Retrieved 29 March 2015. "Leo Hendrie". ABC Family. Retrieved 29 March 2015
Scott_Michael_Foster
American actor and singer (born 1971)
Scott Leo "Taye" Diggs (né Berry; born January 2, 1971) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his roles in the Broadway musicals Rent and Hedwig
Taye_Diggs
River in Cyprus
along the river, the largest one at Tamassos built in 2002. List of rivers of Cyprus Strovolos River Trail Leonidou, Leo (July 8, 2007). "River path to
Pedieos
Major river in southern Africa
spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean
Zambezi
Lion population
The Barbary lion was a population of the lion subspecies Panthera leo leo. It was also called North African lion, Atlas lion, and Egyptian lion. It lived
Barbary_lion
1941 film by Frank McDonald
'Piecrust' Murphy Ken Lundy as Fred 'Soapy' Peters Howard Hickman as Judge Leo Rivers Leonard Carey as Jenkins Betty Blythe as Miss Hornblower Sam Flint as
Tuxedo_Junction_(film)
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
territory of about 80 square kilometres, extending from the Panaro and Leo rivers towards the ridge that separates the provinces of Modena and Bologna.
Montese
bridges on the River Thames, from Tower Bridge to Albert Bridge, with a minimum lifespan of 10 years. A design by American artist Leo Villareal in collaboration
List_of_bridges_in_London
River in New South Wales, Australia
Thredbo River rises below South Rams Head, near Mount Leo within the Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally adjacent to the Alpine Way, west and
Thredbo_River
Lions in prehistoric and historic Europe
most likely done by a lion. In Southeast Europe, the modern lion (Panthera leo) inhabited part of the Balkan Peninsula as well as adjacent areas, ranging
History_of_lions_in_Europe
1991 film
Holidays on the River Yarra is a 1991 Australian drama film directed by Leo Berkeley. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes
Holidays_on_the_River_Yarra
Fringe hypothesis in alternative Egyptology
to the constellation of Leo. Furthermore, the orientation and dispositions of the Sphinx, the Giza pyramids and the Nile River relative to one another
Orion_correlation_theory
American sculptor
Leo R. Smith (born 1947) is an American sculptor and folk artist from Winona, Minnesota, Minnesota. He works primarily in wood. Life on the Mississippi
Leo_Smith_(sculptor)
American baseball player (born 1951)
playing his first game for the Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium on July 9, 1971. Fielding at shortstop, he committed an error on
Leo_Foster
Extinct species of lion
Panthera fossilis, also known as Panthera leo fossilis and Panthera spelaea fossilis, is an extinct species of felid belonging to the genus Panthera known
Panthera_fossilis
American basketball coach and player (born 1961)
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers (born October 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association
Doc_Rivers
United States historic place
Saint Leo Abbey is an American-Cassinese monastery of Benedictine monks located in Saint Leo, Florida, United States. Saint Leo Abbey, located in Pasco
Saint_Leo_Abbey
English peeress and beatified martyr of the Catholic Church (1473–1541)
House of Tudor, who was the son of her first cousin, Elizabeth of York. Pope Leo XIII beatified her as a martyr for the Catholic Church on 29 December 1886
Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury
Margaret_Pole,_Countess_of_Salisbury
City in Tombouctou Region, Mali
described: Songhay origin: both Leo Africanus and Heinrich Barth believed the name was derived from two Songhay words: Leo Africanus writes the Kingdom of
Timbuktu
American actor
Leo Rossi (born June 26, 1946) is an American actor, writer and producer. He is a character actor known for his role as foul-mouthed EMT Vincent "Budd"
Leo_Rossi
2013 Canadian film
16, 2014. "Vancouver-filmed Down River leads Leo Awards list". The Province, April 28, 2014. "B.C.'s best Shine; Leo awards had plenty of glitz and glamour"
Down_River_(2013_film)
Canadian actress (born 1962)
"2008 Nominees". Leo Awards. 2008. Archived from the original on April 14, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2020. "2009 Nominees". Leo Awards. 2009. Archived
Teryl_Rothery
Sixth astrological sign of the zodiac
symbolically connected to Virgo. The ancient Zodiac began with Virgo and ended with Leo. In Hindu astrology, the comparable sign to Virgo is Kanya, which also means
Virgo_(astrology)
Semi-legendary, supposed 1320s battle between Lithuania and Kiev
incorrect name for Andrew of Galicia) was killed during the battle. His brother Leo II of Galicia fled to his brother-in-law in Bryansk. The Lithuanian Army
Battle_on_the_Irpin_River
Canadian actress
the Warner Bros. film Final Destination Bloodlines. Llewellyn received a Leo Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion
Brenna_Llewellyn
Italian-American organized crime group
in 2005, Leo became "acting boss". In 2008, Leo was sentenced to five years in prison on loansharking and extortion charges. In March 2010, Leo received
Genovese_crime_family
Argentine footballer (born 2000)
2021). "River's fifth-choice keeper Diaz comes close to debut miracle". ESPN.com. Retrieved 18 October 2023. "Leo Díaz puso el gancho en River con una
Leo_Díaz_(footballer)
Half-sister of Adolf Hitler (1883–1949)
from 1933 to 1945. She was the mother of Geli Raubal by her first husband, Leo Raubal Sr. Angela Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary, the
Angela_Hitler
Capital of England and the United Kingdom
Western Europe, with a population of 15.4 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary
London
English actor (born 1986)
from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014. Barraclough, Leo (4 March 2014). "'Boardwalk Empire' Thesp Jack Huston to Ignite Period Drama
Oliver_Jackson-Cohen
Internet-based electronic dictionary and translation dictionary
LEO (meaning Link Everything Online) is an Internet-based electronic dictionary and translation dictionary initiated by the computer science department
LEO_(website)
Lake in Manitoba, Canada
Leo Lake is a small glacial lake approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of Bakers Narrows which drains into Thompson Lake. It is part of the Nelson
Leo_Lake_(Manitoba)
1955 film by Arthur Lubin
Mulls Three". Los Angeles Times. p. 11. Edwin Schallert (4 September 1954). "Leo Genn Purchases Old Mexico Story; Rex Reason's Name Restored". Los Angeles
Lady_Godiva_of_Coventry
American Founding Father and polymath (1706–1790)
Philadelphia", The Magazine Antiques, v. 170. no. 2: 58–65 (1971). Lemay, Leo (2014) [2004]. "Franklin, Benjamin (1706–1790)". Oxford Dictionary of National
Benjamin_Franklin
American drama television series (1990–91, 2017)
Horne orders Leo to burn down the lumber mill with Catherine trapped inside and has Leo gunned down by Hank Jennings to ensure Leo's silence. Cooper
Twin_Peaks
2023 fantasy drama television series
Landry family Grayson Gallanders as child Vic Augustine in 1974 (season 3) Léo Pady as young Vic Augustine (season 4) Mark Ballantyn as Rick Augustine,
The_Way_Home_(TV_series)
Austrian war correspondent
Leo Leixner (1908–1942) was an Austrian journalist and war correspondent. He is known for his book From Lemberg to Bordeaux, a first-hand account of war
Leo_Leixner
1993 studio album by Steve Miller Band
saxophone Norton Buffalo – harmonica Additional personnel Ben Sidran – keyboards Leo Sidran – keyboards, guitar David Denny – guitar Jay Bird Koder – guitar Joey
Wide_River
Pair of dangerous lions in the Tsavo region of Kenya in 1898
Thomas Patrick (2001). "The science of 'man-eating' among lions Panthera leo with a reconstruction of the natural history of the 'man-eaters of Tsavo'"
Tsavo_Man-Eaters
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1950)
played the role of the accountant, Leo Bloom, opposite Jason Alexander's Max Bialystock. Although the role of Leo Bloom was originated on Broadway by
Martin_Short
U.S. state
the Pit River, Feather River and Tuolumne River. The Klamath and Trinity Rivers drain a large area in far northwestern California. The Eel River and Salinas
California
Communities along the Fitzroy and Burnett Rivers were particularly hard hit, while the Condamine, Ballone, and Mary Rivers recorded substantial flooding. An unexpected
2010–2011_Queensland_floods
World War II landing operation in Europe
West; OB West): Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt (Panzer Group West: General Leo Geyr von Schweppenburg) Army Group B: Field Marshal Erwin Rommel 7th Army:
Normandy_landings
Brazilian lyricist and novelist (born 1947)
biopic details emerge". Screen Daily. Retrieved 1 March 2026. Barraclough, Leo (5 August 2014). "Picture Tree Acquires Paulo Coelho Biopic 'The Pilgrim'
Paulo_Coelho
1966 single by Ike & Tina Turner
"River Deep – Mountain High" is a song by Ike & Tina Turner released on Philles Records as the title track to their 1966 studio album. Produced by Phil
River_Deep_–_Mountain_High
American security consultant and convicted fraudster
170 performances, and received four Tony Award nominations, with Norbert Leo Butz winning Best Actor in a Musical. Frank William Abagnale Jr. was born
Frank_Abagnale
Mississippi River flood". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 10 November 2006. Retrieved 21 January 2017. COLBERT, LEO OTIS. “The Lower Mississippi River.”
List of Mississippi River floods
List_of_Mississippi_River_floods
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
Federalist Society. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Taranto & Leo 2004, p. 264. Newport, Frank (February 28, 2011). "Americans say Reagan is
Abraham_Lincoln
Beach at the mouth of Salinas River at Monterey Bay, California, United States
Salinas River State Beach is a beach at the river mouth of the Salinas River at Monterey Bay, in Monterey County, California. It is located at the south
Salinas_River_State_Beach
Film by Seth Gordon
their kids, but they are knocked out and Chuck's men take Leo and Alice anyway. Using Leo's smart ring, they track them down to a black-tie event in Tate
Back_in_Action_(2025_film)
Unidentified American serial killer
The Connecticut River Valley Killer, also known as the Valley Killer, is the moniker for an unidentified American serial killer believed to be responsible
Connecticut River Valley Killer
Connecticut_River_Valley_Killer
Largest city in Nebraska, US
Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha had a population of 486,051 at the
Omaha,_Nebraska
Greek mythological hero
seventeenth century. Achilles was described by the Byzantine chronicler Leo the Deacon, not as Hellene, but as Scythian, while according to the Byzantine
Achilles
American actress
(1981–1983) — Firestar / Angelica Jones (voice; also some Storm/Ororo Munroe, Leo the Lion; 24 episodes) Spider-Man (1994–1998 animated series) — voice work
Kathy_Garver
Capital and largest city of Italy
nepotist, from Julius II, soldier and patron, to Leo X, who gave his name to this period ("the century of Leo X"), all devoted their energy to the greatness
Rome
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
Surname or Lastname
Southern Italian
Southern Italian : nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, from Latin leo ‘lion’.Italian : from a short form of the personal name Pantaleo.Jewish : from the personal name Leo (from Latin leo ‘lion’), borrowed from Christians as an equivalent of Hebrew Yehuda (see Leib 3).English : from the Old French personal name Leon ‘lion’ (see Lyon 2).Spanish : variant or derivative of the personal name Leon.Dutch : from Latin leo ‘lion’, applied either a nickname for a strong or fearless man or a habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a lion; or alternatively from a personal name of the same derivation.German and Hungarian (Leó) : Latinized form of Löwe (see Loewe).
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Brave; Lion-bold; Brave People; Lion-man; Leo
Male
English
 Short form of English Lewis, LEW means "famous warrior." Compare with another form of Lew.
Male
Polish
 Polish form of Yiddish Lev, LEW means "lion." Compare with another form of Lew.
Male
Russian
 Yiddish name LEV means "lion." In use by the Russians. Compare with other forms of Lev.
Male
English
Modern English name derived from the Greek word neos, NEO means "new." Compare with another form of Neo.
Male
English
(ΛÎων) Greek name derived from the word leon, LEON means "lion." In use by the English and Germans.Â
Male
Native American
 Native American Hopi name LEN means "flute." Compare with another form of Len.
Male
Hebrew
(לֵב) Hebrew name LEV means "heart." Compare with other forms of Lev.
Male
English
 English short form of English Levi, LEV means "adhesion, joined to" or "crown, garland." Compare with other forms of Lev.
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Czech, Czechoslovakian, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Polish, Russian
Lion; Similar to Leo; Brave; Heart; Crown; Garland
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Leo, LEÓN means "lion."
Male
Yiddish
(לֵב) Yiddish name LEV means "lion." In use by the Russians. Compare with other forms of Lev.
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Boy/Male
Indian
Lion
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Bold Lion
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEN means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Len.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Meadow
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEO means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Leo.
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
Girl/Female
Hindu
Love, Care, Sparkling eyes
Surname or Lastname
English
English : apparently a variant of Tigg, itself a variant of Tagg.
Boy/Male
Tamil
East
Boy/Male
Muslim
Leopard
Boy/Male
Hindu
Nocturnal visitor, Morning star
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Ox Ford
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
The Earth or Good Earth and it Comes from Avani
Boy/Male
Hindu
Descended from Bharat, Universal monarch, Very clever great good person (Brother of Rama and son of Kaikeyi)
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Gift of the God
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Finley, FINLAY means "white champion."
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
LEO RIVER
n.
The Lion, the fifth sign of the zodiac, marked thus [/] in almanacs.
v. i.
To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.
v. t.
To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.
n.
A bow, esp. in the phrase to make a leg; probably from drawing the leg backward in bowing.
n.
The part of any article of clothing which covers the leg; as, the leg of a stocking or of a pair of trousers.
n.
That which resembles a leg in form or use; especially, any long and slender support on which any object rests; as, the leg of a table; the leg of a pair of compasses or dividers.
a.
Of or pertaining to the part or side opposite to that against which the wind blows; -- opposed to weather; as, the lee side or lee rail of a vessel.
n.
That part of the hemisphere, as one stands on shipboard, toward which the wind blows. See Lee, a.
imp. & p. p.
of Let
v. t.
To allow to be used or occupied for a compensation; to lease; to rent; to hire out; -- often with out; as, to let a farm; to let a house; to let out horses.
a.
Led by pixies; bewildered.
v. t.
To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; -- often with out; as, to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering.
n.
Law; as, lex talionis, the law of retaliation; lex terrae, the law of the land; lex fori, the law of the forum or court; lex loci, the law of the place; lex mercatoria, the law or custom of merchants.
n.
A northern constellation east of Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus at the end of the handle of the Sickle.
v. t.
To cause; to make; -- used with the infinitive in the active form but in the passive sense; as, let make, i. e., cause to be made; let bring, i. e., cause to be brought.
n.
A retarding; hindrance; obstacle; impediment; delay; -- common in the phrase without let or hindrance, but elsewhere archaic.
v. t.
To let anew, as a house.
n.
Grass or meadow land; a lea.
v. t.
To use as a leg, with it as object