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1l
noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈel\
: the twelfth letter of the English alphabet
: the Roman numeral that means 50
plural l's or ls \ˈelz\
Full Definition of L
1
a : the 12th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic l
2
: fifty — see number table
3
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter l
4
: one designated l especially as the 12th in order or class
5
: something shaped like the letter L; specifically : 2ell 1
6
: 2el
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First Known Use of L
before 12th century
2l
abbreviation
Definition of L
1
lady
2
lake
3
lambert
4
land
5
large
6
late
7
left
8
length
9
[Latin libra] pound
10
line
11
liquid
12
lira
13
liter
14
little
15
low
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L
abbreviation
Definition of L
1
Lagrangian
2
long
3
loss; losses
L Defined for Kids
l
noun , often cap \ˈel\
plural l's or ls \ˈelz\
Definition of L for Kids
1
: the twelfth letter of the English alphabet
2
: 50 in Roman numerals
L
abbreviation
Definition of L for Kids
1
large
2
left
3
liter
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