larˈgess (lärˈjĕs), gift.

larˈi-at (lărˈĭ-ăt), long, small rope of hemp or hide with a running noose, used for catching cattle or horses.

lashˈing (lăshˈĭng), striking.

lashˈings (lăshˈĭngz), cords, ropes.

latˈer-al (lătˈẽr-ăl), sidewise.

latˈi-tude (lătˈĭ-tūd), distance north or south of the equator.

latˈtice (lătˈĭs), a kind of framework, made by crossing thin strips so as to form a network.

laudˈa-ble (lôdˈȧ-b’l), praiseworthy.

laudˈing (lôdˈing), praising.

launch (länch; lônch), fling out; set afloat.