lauˈrel (lôˈrĕl), a shrub or tree, with fragrant leaves.
La-vaineˈ (lä-vānˈ).
lavˈish (lăvˈĭsh), generous.
lay (lā), not of the clergy.
lay-to, to lie head to windward without moving, except for drift.
lazˌa-reetˈ, for lazˌa-retˈto, in sailor’s language, a place near the stern of some merchant vessels, used as a storehouse.
league (lēg), a measure of distance varying for different times and countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 miles; combination for mutual support.
leagued (lēgd), united.
leave (lēv), permission.