Ledgment, Arch. A horizontal course of stone or mouldings, particularly the base moulding.
Leet, O. E. An ancient Anglo-Saxon court of justice; a manor court.
Legato, It. Literally, “bound;” in Music signifies “in a smooth and gliding manner.”
Legend. In Numismatics, the words round the edge of a medal or coin.
Leghorn. A kind of straw plait, first invented at Leghorn.
Legio, R. (lego, to collect). A Roman legion; a division of the army consisting of from three to six thousand heavy-armed soldiers, who were called legionarii. Twelve thousand legionaries were required to make up a consular army. The legion contained troops of all arms; infantry, cavalry, and the ancient substitutes for artillery; and was an army complete in itself. The numbers varied, as well as the organization, at different periods. Livy speaks of legions of 5000 infantry and 300 horse. The subject is one demanding voluminous description. The legion was subdivided into Cohortes, Manipuli, Centuriæ, Signa, Ordines, Contubernia.
Leice, Celt. Also called meanal leice. The stone of destiny; a large crystal kept by the Druids for soothsaying.
Leister or Lister, Scotch. A trident or many-pronged spear for striking fish.
Leming Star, O. E. (from A.S. leme, brightness). A comet.
Lemman (A.S. leof=loved, and man). A sweetheart, &c.