Lick, v. To pass over with the tongue; to lap, to take in by the tongue.
Ligament, s. A strong compact substance which unites the bones in articulation; anything which connects the parts of the body; bond, chain.
Ligature, s. Anything bound on; bandage; the act of binding; the state of being bound.
Lights, s. The lungs, the organs of breathing.
Limb, s. A member, a jointed or articulated part of animals.
Lime, s. A viscous substance drawn over twigs, which catches and entangles the wings of birds that light upon it; matter of which mortar is made; the linden tree; a species of lemon.
Limewater, s. Is made by pouring water upon quicklime.
Lime-water is recommended in diabetes. It is made by mixing lime with a large proportion of boiling water, stirring the mixture for some time, and afterwards pouring off the transparent liquor, which is to be carefully excluded from the air.
Limpit, s. A kind of shell-fish.
Linchpin, s. An iron pin that keeps the wheel on the axletree.