From Lat. lego, to bring together, and latro, to bark or bluster; possibly from lex, law, and latens, unknown. Hence, a company of men brought together to bluster, or a company of law makers who know nothing about law.


LEISURE From Eng., lazy, and sure; assured laziness.


LENT A Church fast that is slow to go; or something loaned which is slow to come back.


LIE A very poor substitute for the truth but the only one discovered up to date.


LIMBURGER A native of Germany strong enough to do housework; well recommended for cleaning out the dining-room.