First Known Use: before 12th century
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1lee
noun \ˈlē\
: the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
Full Definition of LEE
1
: protecting shelter
2
: the side (as of a ship) or area that is sheltered from the wind
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Origin of LEE
Middle English, from Old English hlēo; perhaps akin to Old High German lāo lukewarm, Latin calēre to be warm
Rhymes with LEE
b, be, bee, c, cay, cee, Cree, d, dee, Dee, dree, e, fee, flea, flee, free, g, gee, ghee, glee, gree, he, key, Key, knee, lea, me, mi, p, pea, pee, plea, pree, quay, re, Rhee, scree, sea, see, she, si, ski, spree, sri, t, tea, tee, the, thee, three, ti, tree, twee, Twi, v, vee, we, wee, whee, ye, z, zee
2lee
adjective
Definition of LEE
1
: of, relating to, or being the side sheltered from the wind — compare weather
2
: facing in the direction of motion of an overriding glacier —used especially of a hillside
First Known Use of LEE
15th century
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Ann 1736–1784 Am. (Eng.-born) Shaker
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Charles 1731–1782 Am. (Eng.-born) gen.
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David Morris 1931– Am. physicist
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Fitzhugh 1835–1905 nephew of R.E. Am. gen.
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Francis Lightfoot 1734–1797 Am. statesman in Revolution
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(Nelle) Harper 1926– Am. nov.
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Henry 1756–1818 Light-Horse Harry; father of R.E. Am. gen.
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Myung-bak 1941– pres. of South Korea (2008–13)
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Richard Henry 1732–1794 bro. of F.L. Am. statesman in Revolution
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Robert E(dward) 1807–1870 Am. Confed. gen.
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Sir Sidney 1859–1926 Eng. editor & scholar
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Yuan Tseh 1936– Am. (Taiwanese-born) chem.
LEE[2] Defined for Kids
1lee
noun \ˈlē\
Definition of LEE for Kids
1
: a protecting shelter
2
: the side (as of a ship) sheltered from the wind
2lee
adjective
Definition of LEE for Kids
: of or relating to the side sheltered from the wind
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