First Known Use: 14th century
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1league
noun \ˈlēg\
Definition of LEAGUE
1
: any of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
2
: a square league
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Origin of LEAGUE
Middle English leuge, lege, from Late Latin leuga
2league
noun
Definition of LEAGUE
1
a : an association of nations or other political entities for a common purpose b (1) : an association of persons or groups united by common interests or goals (2) : a group of sports teams that regularly play one another c : an informal alliance <in league with her sister>
Origin of LEAGUE
Middle English (Scots) ligg, from Middle French ligue, from Old Italian liga, from ligare to bind, from Latin — more at ligature
First Known Use: 15th century
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verb
leaguedleagu·ing
Definition of LEAGUE
transitive verb
: to unite in a league
intransitive verb
: to form a league
First Known Use of LEAGUE
1604
LEAGUE Defined for Kids
1league
noun \ˈlēg\
Definition of LEAGUE for Kids
1
: a group of nations working together for a common purpose
2
: an association of persons or groups with common interests or goals <a softball league>
3
: an unofficial association or agreement <He was in league with the thieves.>
4
: a class or category of a certain quality or type <When it comes to playing chess, I am not in the same league as the experienced players.>
2league
noun
Definition of LEAGUE for Kids
: any of several old units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
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