legions, n. pl. battalions, troops, soldiers.

legitimate, a. [lawful]. Antonym: [illegitimate].

lemon, n. Associated words: citric, citrine, citrination, citrus.

lend, v. loan.

lending, n. loan.

lengthen, v. [extend], elongate, [stretch], prolong, protract; [expatiate], amplify.

lengthening, n. [extension], elongation, protraction, prolongation.

lengthwise, adv. longitudinally.

lengthy, a. [long], prolix, protracted, verbose.

lenient, a. compassionate. See merciful.