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leam - What does it mean?

Definition of 'leam'

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) lemen, from (etyl) .

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (intransitive|UK|dialectal) To gleam; shine; glow.
  • Derived terms
    * (l)

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) leme, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (UK|dialectal) A gleam or flash of light; a glow or glowing.
  • See also

    * gleam

    Etymology 3

    See (leamer), (lien).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A cord or strap for leading a dog.
  • (Sir Walter Scott)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    Similar to 'leam'

    lam, loam, loom, lum, lyam, laam