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American actor writer and musician
J. Lee (sometimes credited as J Lee) is an American actor, writer, and musician known for playing Lt. Commander John LaMarr on the Fox/Hulu science fiction
J._Lee
American actor (1911–1976)
Lee J. Cobb (born Leo Jacoby; December 8, 1911 – February 11, 1976) was an American actor, known both for film roles and his work on the Broadway stage
Lee_J._Cobb
American professional wrestler and author
since September 2025[update], where she performs under the ring name AJ Lee. Mendez began her professional wrestling career in 2007 in New Jersey's independent
AJ_Lee
American politician (born 1946)
Barbara Jean Lee (née Tutt; born July 16, 1946) is an American politician who has served as the 52nd mayor of Oakland since 2025. A member of the Democratic
Barbara_Lee
British film director (1914–2002)
2002. p. C09. "Obituaries: J. Lee Thompson". Variety. Vol. 388, no. 4. 9 September 2002. p. 63. J. Lee Thompson at IMDb J. Lee Thompson at the BFI's Screenonline
J._Lee_Thompson
Martial artist and actor (1940–1973)
Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. He was the founder
Bruce_Lee
Topics referred to by the same term
J.J. or JJ Lee may refer to: J. J. Lee (historian), Irish historian JJ Lee (writer), Canadian writer and journalist This disambiguation page lists articles
J._J._Lee
Canadian author
Jessica J. Lee is a British and Canadian author and environmental historian. Lee is a mentor in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction at the
Jessica_J._Lee
American teacher and politician (1876–1947)
Oliver J. Lee (January 7, 1876 – August 11, 1947) was an American educator, farmer, and politician. Lee was born in Leon Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Oliver_J._Lee
American politician, Governor of Utah 1949–1957
(1917–1921) and George Dern (1925–1933). Lee was born in Price, to Arthur J. Lee (1870–1934) and Ida Mae (Leiter) Lee (1874–1980). When he was five, the family
J._Bracken_Lee
English actor and singer (1922–2015)
1184. Lee 2003, p. 3. Lee 2003, p. 7. Lee 2003, p. 21. Lee 2003, p. 22. Lee 2003, pp. 22–23. Lee 2003, p. 23. Lee 2003, p. 24. Lee 2003, p. 25. Lee 2003
Christopher_Lee
Former American factual media company (1982–2022)
2013. Retrieved June 30, 2016. Theresa Vargas (September 1, 2010). "James J. Lee is suspect in Discovery hostage case, officials say". The Washington Post
Discovery,_Inc.
Tornado research experiment
tornadoes of 2011. J. Appl. Meteorol. Climatol., Early online release: http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/JAMC-D-12-0206.1 Lee, B. D., C. A. Finley
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Irish historian and politician (born 1942)
John Joseph Lee (born 9 July 1942) (commonly known as J. J. Lee), is an Irish historian and former senator. He has held the chairs of Modern History in
J._J._Lee_(historian)
American politician from Alabama (1868–1929)
John Lee Long (January 12, 1868-1929) was a businessman and state legislator in Alabama. The J. Lee Long Bridge is named for him. He was a Democrat. He
J._Lee_Long
American baseball player (1857–1929)
J. Lee Richmond (May 5, 1857 – October 1, 1929) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Red Stockings, Worcester Worcesters
Lee_Richmond
Psychological horror thriller film
a 1962 American southern gothic psychological thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson, from a screenplay by James R. Webb, adapting the 1957 novel The
Cape_Fear_(1962_film)
American lawyer (1907–1996)
California. California Deaths, 1940 - 1997, James Lee Rankin Archived 2012-08-30 at the Wayback Machine "J. Lee Rankin". The United States Department of Justice
J._Lee_Rankin
American physician and oncologist (1930–2016)
the HIV Epidemic. Burton James Lee III was born on March 28, 1930, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, to Burton J. Lee II and his wife, the former Rosamond
Burton_J._Lee_III
Fictional character
MacDonald novel The Executioners. He was portrayed by Robert Mitchum in J. Lee Thompson's Cape Fear, by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's remake, and
Max_Cady
United States Marine
"Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel". Lex died on March 25, 2012, as the result of cancer. Lex (dog) "Marine Cpl. Dustin J. Lee: Died March 21, 2007 Serving
Dustin_J._Lee
American politician (1907–1999)
Lee died from heart failure at the Clearwater County Hospital in Bagley. His funeral and burial also took place in Bagley. "Lee, Loziene Julius "L.J.""
Loziene_J._Lee
Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990
Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), also known as LKY, was a Singaporean politician and barrister who served as
Lee_Kuan_Yew
American politician
Lawrence J. Lee (November 4, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri - 1991) is an American politician who served in the Missouri Senate. In 1964, he was appointed
Lawrence_J._Lee
20th-century philatelist
Philatelist, Vol. LXVIII, No. 798, May 1959, pp. 94-95. Uruguay, The Grand Prix Collection Formed by Mr. E.J. Lee. London: Plumridge & Co., 1936. v t e
E._J._Lee
American politician
Thomas J. Lee (September 25, 1923 – November 7, 1996) was an American politician. Lee was elected to the 68th district of the Texas House of Representatives
Tom_J._Lee
American gridiron football player (born 1991)
T. J. Lee III (born March 20, 1991) is an American professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Lee III
T._J._Lee_III
Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024, Senior Minister of Singapore since 2024
Lee Hsien Loong (IPA: /ˈliː ˌsjɛn ˈlɒŋ/ LEE SYEN-LONG; born 10 February 1952), also known by his initials LHL, is a Singaporean politician and former
Lee_Hsien_Loong
1961 epic adventure war film by J. Lee Thompson
The Guns of Navarone is a 1961 epic war film directed by J. Lee Thompson, written and produced by Carl Foreman, and starring Gregory Peck, David Niven
The_Guns_of_Navarone_(film)
American plastic surgeon
Kimberly J. Lee is an American facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Lee is best known for operating on Allena Hansen
Kimberly_J._Lee
American economist
Jerome Lee (J. Lee) Nicholson (1863 – November 2, 1924) was an American accountant, industrial consultant, author and educator at the New York University
J._Lee_Nicholson
1983 film
10 to Midnight is a 1983 American neo noir-thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay originally written by William Roberts. The film
10_to_Midnight
American family
The Lee family of the United States is a historically significant Virginia and Maryland political family, whose many prominent members are known for their
Lee_family
American politician
J. Lee Morford (June 14, 1873 – 1940) was a Michigan politician. Morford was born on June 14, 1873, in Unionville, Michigan. Morford was of Scottish ancestry
J._Lee_Morford
1986 film by Cirio H. Santiago
Santiago and written by J. Lee Thompson. It stars Robert Patrick and Linda Carol with a cameo appearance of Richard Norton and Bruce Lee impersonator Bruce
Future_Hunters
1980 film by J. Lee Thompson
Caboblanco is a 1980 American drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Charles Bronson, Dominique Sanda and Jason Robards. The film has often been
Caboblanco
Topics referred to by the same term
Christopher Lee (1922–2015) was an English actor and singer. Christopher Lee or Chris Lee may also refer to: Chris Lee Chih-cheng (born 1981), Taiwanese
Christopher Lee (disambiguation)
Christopher_Lee_(disambiguation)
Canadian politician
Clifford J. Lee is the 45th Mayor of the city of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, first elected in 2003. He was re-elected three times and
Clifford_J._Lee
1977 film by J. Lee Thompson
The White Buffalo is a 1977 American fantasy Western film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson, Kim Novak, Jack Warden, Slim Pickens
The_White_Buffalo_(film)
American sabre fencer, referee and coach (born 1981)
Ivan James Lee (born March 31, 1981) is an American former Olympic sabre fencer and coach. He was a two-time NCAA Men's Sabre Champion, a five-time national
Ivan_Lee
Athletic facility of Yale University
building. The basketball team plays in the John J. Lee Amphitheater, which was named in 1996 for John J. Lee, '56 M.Eng., a star basketball player and benefactor
Payne_Whitney_Gymnasium
1962 historical adventure drama film by J. Lee Thompson
Taras Bulba, starring Tony Curtis and Yul Brynner. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson. In the 17th century, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, and elsewhere in
Taras_Bulba_(1962_film)
1989 film by J. Lee Thompson
Japanese-American action thriller film starring Charles Bronson and directed by J. Lee Thompson. As Thompson's final film, it was the last project he and Bronson
Kinjite:_Forbidden_Subjects
1987 American action thriller film by J. Lee Thompson
fourth installment in the Death Wish film series. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson, and features Charles Bronson, who reprises his leading role as
Death_Wish_4:_The_Crackdown
1973 film directed by J. Lee Thompson
Planet of the Apes is a 1973 American science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay by John William Corrington and Joyce Hooper Corrington
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle_for_the_Planet_of_the_Apes
1976 film by J. Lee Thompson
St. Ives is a 1976 American crime thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson, John Houseman, Jacqueline Bisset, and Maximilian
St._Ives_(1976_film)
1958 British war film directed by J. Lee Thompson
Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 British war film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle and Harry Andrews. It is based
Ice_Cold_in_Alex
American judge (1927–2011)
Donald John Lee (July 24, 1927 – March 17, 2011) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Donald_J._Lee
British cinematographer (1914–2013)
collaborations with directors Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski, Richard Lester, J. Lee Thompson, and the Boulting brothers, as well as George Lucas on the original
Gilbert_Taylor
1965 British film by J. Lee Thompson
Return from the Ashes is a 1965 British thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Ingrid Thulin, Maximilian Schell, Samantha Eggar and Herbert
Return_from_the_Ashes
1984 American thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson
The Ambassador is a 1984 American political thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Rock Hudson and Allan
The Ambassador (1984 American film)
The_Ambassador_(1984_American_film)
1969 film by J. Lee Thompson
Mackenna's Gold is a 1969 American Western film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring an ensemble cast featuring Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Telly Savalas
Mackenna's_Gold
1972 science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson
Planet of the Apes is a 1972 American science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Paul Dehn. The film is the sequel to Escape from
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes
1985 film by J. Lee Thompson
Films. It was adapted by Gene Quintano and James R. Silke and directed by J. Lee Thompson. This version of the story was a light, comedic take, deliberately
King Solomon's Mines (1985 film)
King_Solomon's_Mines_(1985_film)
1954 film by J. Lee Thompson
(U.S. title: Young and Willing) is a 1954 British drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Glynis Johns and Diana Dors. It was written by Anne
The_Weak_and_the_Wicked
South Korean musician and actor (born 1990)
"Romantic J" and released a digital single album titled "Love Falls". Inspired by the movie Music and Lyrics, the song was compose by Lee, with lyrics
Lee_Jong-hyun
1965 film directed by J. Lee Thompson
novel by William Peter Blatty published in 1963. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson. The film was shot in the Mojave Desert. In the film, an American
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
John_Goldfarb,_Please_Come_Home!
1964 film by J. Lee Thompson
What a Way to Go! is a 1964 American black comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin
What_a_Way_to_Go!
1966 British film by J. Lee Thompson
Eye of the Devil is a 1966 mystery horror film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Donald Pleasence and Sharon Tate. Adapted
Eye_of_the_Devil
American politician
special election to replace her husband, J. Lee Moore, in the legislature after his death. Moore was married to J. Lee Moore, who was an attorney and legislator
Carolyn_Conn_Moore
American haematologist and physician scientist
Stephanie J. Lee is an American haematologist and physician scientist who is professor and associate director at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Stephanie_Lee_(scientist)
American politician (born 1987)
Lee Jin Carter (born June 2, 1987) is an American former politician who represented the 50th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to
Lee_J._Carter
1959 British film
Tiger Bay is a 1959 British crime drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson. It stars John Mills as a police superintendent investigating a murder; his real-life
Tiger_Bay_(1959_film)
1959 British film
Hellman and directed by J. Lee Thompson. It was a commercial success at the British box-office in 1959. The film's success led to J. Lee Thompson beginning
North_West_Frontier_(film)
American politician (born 1955)
John Jay Lee (born August 20, 1955) is an American entrepreneur and politician who served as mayor of North Las Vegas. He is a former member of the Nevada
John_Lee_(Nevada_politician)
2017 extended play by Twice
February 2017. Credits adapted from album liner notes. J. Y. Park "The Asiansoul" – producer Min Lee "collapsedone" – co-producer, all instruments and computer
Twicecoaster:_Lane_2
1969 film by J. Lee Thompson
Before Winter Comes is a 1969 British comedy-drama war film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay by Andrew Sinclair. Before Winter Comes takes
Before_Winter_Comes
American physician, college dean (b. 1942)
Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O. (born June 1, 1942) is an American physician, academic, and the first African-American woman to serve as dean of a U.S. medical
Barbara_Ross-Lee
Investigation of President Kennedy's assassination
Intelligence Agency (1893–1969) John J. McCloy, former president of the World Bank (1895–1989) General counsel J. Lee Rankin (1907–1996) The report concluded
Warren_Commission
1957 British film by J. Lee Thompson
Woman in a Dressing Gown is a 1957 British drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Yvonne Mitchell, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms, and Carole
Woman_in_a_Dressing_Gown
1986 thriller film by J. Lee Thompson
Murphy's Law is a 1986 American neo-noir action thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay by Gail Morgan Hickman. It stars Charles Bronson
Murphy's_Law_(film)
Henry Cass film starring Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness. It was written and co-produced by J. B. Priestley and co-written by an uncredited J. Lee Thompson. The film's narrative revolves around salesman
Last_Holiday_(1950_film)
African-American Baptist minister
J. Lee Hill Jr. is an ordained minister. He was the first Missioner, now Canon, for Racial Justice and Healing for The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, appointed
J._Lee_Hill_Jr.
Alfred Latell (born Alfred J. Lee; January 19, 1887 – April 4, 1951) was an American vaudeville entertainer, who performed impressions of animals such
Alfred_Latell
American painter (1921–2011)
and Other Plants. By Lee J. Ames, with P. Lee Ames. 1st ed. New York: Doubleday, 1994. Draw 50 Holiday Decorations. By Lee J. Ames with Ray Burns. 1st
Lee_J._Ames
1969 film by J. Lee Thompson
the World) is a 1969 spy film starring Gregory Peck. It was directed by J. Lee Thompson. The screenplay was by Ben Maddow based on a novel by Jay Richard
The_Chairman_(1969_film)
2018 American film
Bamford, Brian Posehn, Lilan Bowden, Jon Dore, Josh Brener, Mindy Sterling, J. Lee, Brian Girard, Michael St. Michaels and Taika Waititi. The film was released
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Seven_Stages_to_Achieve_Eternal_Bliss
Geological formation in Mongolia
Bibcode:2018PPP...494...91C. doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2017.10.031. Lee, H.-J.; Lee, Y.-N.; Adams, T. L.; Currie, P. J.; Kobayashi, Y.; Jacobs, L. L.; Koppelhus
Nemegt_Formation
1979 British film
The Passage is a 1979 British action-war film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell and Patricia Neal.
The_Passage_(1979_film)
Lee, W.O., Fouts, J. (Eds.). (2005). ISBN 978-962-209-728-5. Citizenship Curriculum in Asia and the Pacific. Dordrecht: Springer. Grossman, D., Lee,
Wing_On_Lee
1984 film by J. Lee Thompson
The Evil That Men Do is a 1984 American action thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson, Theresa Saldana, Joseph Maher and
The_Evil_That_Men_Do_(film)
1934 musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Stone as Erma, Robert Creighton as Purser, Andrew Cao as Luke, Raymond J. Lee as John, and Walter Charles as the Captain. The production was received
Anything_Goes
Statistical mechanics model for phase transitions
In statistical mechanics, Lee–Yang theory, sometimes also known as Yang–Lee theory, is a scientific theory which seeks to describe phase transitions in
Lee–Yang_theory
American journalist
Min Jung "MJ" Lee (born March 5, 1987) is a South Korean-born American political correspondent for CNN and is currently a White House correspondent for
MJ_Lee
1978 film by J. Lee Thompson
biographical romantic drama film, of the roman à clef type, directed by J. Lee Thompson. The screenplay by Morton S. Fine is based on a story by Fine,
The_Greek_Tycoon
Protein found in ginseng
35.1.092. Hwang, S. H.; Shin, T. J.; Choi, S. H.; Cho, H. J.; Lee, B. H.; Pyo, M. K.; Lee, J. H.; Kang, J.; Kim, H. J.; Park, C. W.; Shin, H. C.; Nah,
Gintonin
Topics referred to by the same term
officer in the UK Royal Marines Oliver J. Lee (1876-1947), American farmer, businessman, and politician USS Oliver H. Lee (1861), American schooner used by
Oliver_Lee
1963 British film by J. Lee Thompson
Kings of the Sun is a 1963 DeLuxe Color film directed by J. Lee Thompson for Mirisch Productions set in Mesoamerica at the time of the conquest of Chichen
Kings_of_the_Sun
English chess player (1858-1909)
to describe chess moves. Francis Joseph Lee (June 1858 – 12 September 1909) was an English chess master. Lee played in a number of matches, and British
Francis_Joseph_Lee
South Korean singer (born 1981)
Lee Jung-hee (이정희, born October 24, 1981), better known by his stage name Lee Jung or J. Lee, is a South Korean singer. He made his debut as a member of
Lee_Jung
1953 film
The Yellow Balloon is a 1953 British drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Andrew Ray, William Sylvester, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More and
The_Yellow_Balloon_(film)
2020 book by Jessica J. Lee
Trees Make a Forest is a travel memoir by British Canadian author Jessica J. Lee. In it she describes finding a trove of letters written by her grandfather
Two_Trees_Make_a_Forest
American lawyer
J. Kenneth Lee (1923-2018) was a prominent American civil rights attorney and one of the first black students to attend the University of North Carolina
J._Kenneth_Lee
1975 American psychological horror film by J. Lee Thompson
of Peter Proud is a 1975 American psychological horror film directed by J. Lee Thompson, and starring Michael Sarrazin, Margot Kidder, and Jennifer O'Neill
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
The_Reincarnation_of_Peter_Proud
American politician (1844–1895)
Party. Lee was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, on the plantation belonging to Samuel J. McGowan. His mother was a free black woman and Lee asserted
Samuel_Jones_Lee
South Korean actor
Lee Tae-sun (born July 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor. Lee Tae-sun made his television debut in the 2016 romantic comedy Entertainer where he portrayed
Lee_Tae-sun
1988 film by J. Lee Thompson
The movie marks the eighth collaboration between Bronson and director J. Lee Thompson (following 1976's St. Ives, 1977's The White Buffalo, 1980's Caboblanco
Messenger_of_Death
Earth orbital science activities. Lee died of pancreatic cancer on February 24, 2019, at the age of 83. "Thomas J. Lee". Legacy. Retrieved 12 February 2024
T._Jack_Lee
Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004
On 12 August 2004, Goh was succeeded by Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, and was subsequently appointed
Goh_Chok_Tong
Confederate States Army general (1807–1870)
them. Lee built up a collection of talented subordinates, most notably James Longstreet, Stonewall Jackson, and J. E. B. Stuart, who along with Lee were
Robert_E._Lee
J LEE
J LEE
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English
Initials J and C Combined; Jaybird; Based on the Initials J C or an Abbreviation of Jacinda; A Blue; Crested Bird
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English
Based on the Initials J C; To Protect; An Abbreviation of Jacinda
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Attractive; From the Initials J C
Boy/Male
American, Australian
From the Initials J C
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English
Initials J and C Combined; Based on the Initials J C or an Abbreviation of Jacinda
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, Greek
A Healing; A Combination of the Initials J and C
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English
Attractive; Based on the Initials J C; An Abbreviation of Jacinda
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Moon in the Water; J God Shiva
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Initials J and C Combined; Based on the Initials J C or an Abbreviation of Jacinda
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Greek
Hyacinth Flower; Healer; Beautiful; Initials J and C Combined
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Based on the Initials J C; An Abbreviation of Jacinda
Girl/Female
English American
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
English American
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Phonetic Name Based on Initials; Combination of Initials J and D
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
J LEE
J LEE
Boy/Male
Tamil
Conquering water
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Irish
Variant of Irving; Green Water; Boar Friend; Green River
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
With Love
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Spanish
Noble. Of the nobility.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vijigeesh | விஜீகீஷ
Desire of victory
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Muslim
Helper
Male
Slovene
(ÐвгуÑÑ‚) Slovene form of Roman Latin Augustus, ÃVGUST means "venerable."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Weatherby.
J LEE
J LEE
J LEE
J LEE
J LEE
n.
The letter z; -- formerly so called. J () J is the tenth letter of the English alphabet. It is a later variant form of the Roman letter I, used to express a consonantal sound, that is, originally, the sound of English y in yet. The forms J and I have, until a recent time, been classed together, and they have been used interchangeably.
n.
One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas; e. g., Hartley, J. C. Mill.
n.
The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
pl.
of Leetman
n.
A large blood-sucking leech (Haemopsis vorax), of Europe and Northern Africa. It attacks the lips and mouths of horses.
a.
Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.
n.
One subject to the jurisdiction of a court-leet.
a.
Of or pertaining to the Englishman J. L. M. Smithson, or to the national institution of learning which he endowed at Washington, D. C.; as, the Smithsonian Institution; Smithsonian Reports.
a.
Pertaining to, or discovered by, J. F. Meckel, a German anatomist.
n.
Any finch of the genus Junco which appears in flocks in winter time, especially J. hyemalis in the Eastern United States; -- called also blue snowbird. See Junco.
adv.
Toward the lee.
a.
Godlike; heavenly; excellent in the highest degree; supremely admirable; apparently above what is human. In this application, the word admits of comparison; as, the divinest mind. Sir J. Davies.
adv.
Certainly; most likely; truly; probably. Z () Z, the twenty-sixth and last letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is taken from the Latin letter Z, which came from the Greek alphabet, this having it from a Semitic source. The ultimate origin is probably Egyptian. Etymologically, it is most closely related to s, y, and j; as in glass, glaze; E. yoke, Gr. /, L. yugum; E. zealous, jealous. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 273, 274.
n.
Any one of several species of Old World birds of the genus Jynx, allied to the woodpeckers; especially, the common European species (J. torguilla); -- so called from its habit of turning the neck around in different directions. Called also cuckoo's mate, snakebird, summer bird, tonguebird, and writheneck.
n.
A small haven. See Hithe. I () I, the ninth letter of the English alphabet, takes its form from the Phoenician, through the Latin and the Greek. The Phoenician letter was probably of Egyptian origin. Its original value was nearly the same as that of the Italian I, or long e as in mete. Etymologically I is most closely related to e, y, j, g; as in dint, dent, beverage, L. bibere; E. kin, AS. cynn; E. thin, AS. /ynne; E. dominion, donjon, dungeon.
n.
See Fit a song. G () G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246.
n.
The lee side; the lee.
n.
A shrubby plant of the genus Jasminum, bearing flowers of a peculiarly fragrant odor. The J. officinale, common in the south of Europe, bears white flowers. The Arabian jasmine is J. Sambac, and, with J. angustifolia, comes from the East Indies. The yellow false jasmine in the Gelseminum sempervirens (see Gelsemium). Several other plants are called jasmine in the West Indies, as species of Calotropis and Faramea.