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Collection of poetry by Victor Hugo
Les Contemplations (French pronunciation: [le kɔ̃tɑ̃plɑsjɔ̃]; The Contemplations) is a song and collection of poetry by Victor Hugo, published in 1856
Les_Contemplations
Poem by Victor Hugo
Hugo's most famous poems. It was published in his 1856 collection Les Contemplations. It consists of three quatrains of rhyming alexandrines. The poem
Demain_dès_l'aube
French writer and politician (1802–1885)
Burgraves (1843) Napoléon le Petit (Napoleon the Little; 1852) Les Châtiments (1853) Les Contemplations (The Contemplations; 1856) La Légende des siècles
Victor_Hugo
Daughter of Victor Hugo
Demain dès l'aube and À Villequier in Pauca Meae, the fourth book of Les Contemplations. Victor Hugo did not write for several years afterwards owing to the
Léopoldine_Hugo
Book by Victor Hugo
to include it in Les Contemplations. According to the diary of Adèle Hugo, Vacquerie discouraged this idea, and when Les Contemplations was published it
Dieu
American actor (1962–2023)
co-star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Reddick released his debut album Contemplations & Remembrances in 2007, and in early 2008, he was cast in a key role
Lance_Reddick
Youngest child of Victor Hugo (1830–1915)
les Ombres (1840) Les Châtiments (1853) Les Contemplations (1856) La Légende des siècles (Part One 1859) Les Chansons des rues et des bois (1865) L'Année
Adèle_Hugo
Hugo's Poems
Les Châtiments (1853, a collection of poems attacking Napoleon III) Les Contemplations (1856, dealt with the death of his daughter and the pain of exile)
Poems_of_Victor_Hugo
Hugo, les contemplations 1968 Entretien avec Mallarmé 1968 Nancy au XVIIIe siècle 1969 Victor Hugo architecte 1969 La sorcière de Michelet 1969 Le béton
Éric_Rohmer_filmography
les Ombres (1840) Les Châtiments (1853) Les Contemplations (1856) La Légende des siècles (Part One 1859) Les Chansons des rues et des bois (1865) L'Année
Conversations_with_Eternity
Museum and former residence of Victor Hugo in St. Peter Port, Guernsey
with the revenues from the initial success of the publication of Les Contemplations. By owning it, Hugo ensured that he could not be expelled from the
Hauteville_House
French poetic line of 12 syllables
(ed.). Le Cid. Boston: Ginn and Company. p. 62. Flescher 1972, p. 179. Flescher 1972, p. 190, note 7. Hugo, Victor (1856). Les Contemplations. Paris:
French_alexandrine
Written work in the French language
Hugo (1802–85) – Les Contemplations Gérard de Nerval (1808–55) – The Chimeras Alfred de Musset (1810–57) Charles Baudelaire (1821–67) – Les Fleurs du mal
French_literature
French literary translator (1828-1873)
publish two newspapers—"The Event" (L'Événement, 1848–1851) and "The Reminder" (Le Rappel, 1869)—both of which were shut down for political reasons. He followed
François-Victor_Hugo
1675 revolt in western France
State. Victor Hugo referred to the Revolt of the papier timbré in Les Contemplations and particularly in his poem Écrit en 1846 (Written in 1846), where
Revolt_of_the_papier_timbré
French actress and courtesan (1806–1883)
together. Victor Hugo even slipped this personal anecdote into the plot of Les Misérables: Marius Pontmercy and Cosette’s wedding night takes place on the
Juliette_Drouet
1832 French play by Victor Hugo
commission chargée de réviser le système de la législation théâtrale et de préparer les bases d'un projet de loi sur les théâtres …" [Letter from the Secretary-General
Le_roi_s'amuse
House of Victor Hugo in Paris, France
les Ombres (1840) Les Châtiments (1853) Les Contemplations (1856) La Légende des siècles (Part One 1859) Les Chansons des rues et des bois (1865) L'Année
Maison_de_Victor_Hugo
French writer, playwright and explorer (1820–1879)
inspiring him to the numerous poems of which one finds trace in Les Contemplations. Her seven-year liaison was interrupted by Victor Hugo's exile after
Léonie_d'Aunet
Avenue in Paris, France
Paris.fr, Mairie de Paris, 9 juin 2008 (consulté le 5 juin 2011)↑ Acte de décès de Victor Hugo↑ Le Mateur de Nouilles, « 111, avenue Victor Hugo », sur
Avenue_Victor-Hugo_(Paris)
French general and father of Victor Hugo (1773–1828)
Genti, published several works throughout his life, including: Mémoires sur les moyens de suppléer à la traite des nègres par des individus libres, etc.
Joseph_Léopold_Sigisbert_Hugo
American philologist (1929–1997)
aesthetics of the Rougon-Macquart, 1976), Emile Zola, and Victor Hugo (Les Contemplations of Victor Hugo: The Ash Wednesday Liturgy, 1988, and A Victor Hugo
John_Andrew_Frey
French philosopher (1913–1995)
(Last Gleanings) but he said that the most well written are Les Contemplations (Contemplations), La Légende des siècles (The Legend of the Ages), La Fin
François_Brousse
Christian mystical practices
describes less reflection and more simple contemplation on the events of Jesus' life. These contemplations consist mainly in a simple gaze and include
Christian_mysticism
Vingtaine in Saint Martin, Jersey
include Faldouet dolmen which inspired several lines in Victor Hugo's Les Contemplations, written during his exile in Jersey during the 19th century. "The
Vingtaine_de_Faldouet
2012 studio album by Françoise Hardy
Words of the poem called Chanson, from the collection of poems, Les Contemplations. Ex member of Pow woW; he continued his solo career. He set to music
L'Amour_fou_(album)
und Bertram Elizabeth Barrett Browning – Aurora Leigh Victor Hugo – Les Contemplations See also 1856 in poetry Alphonse Louis Constant – Rituel de la haute
1856_in_literature
("Mount Circello"), Italy Juris Alunāns, Songs, Latvia Victor Hugo, Les Contemplations, France Death years link to the corresponding "[year] in poetry" article:
1856_in_poetry
1843 play by Victor Hugo
Les Burgraves (French pronunciation: [le byʁɡʁav]) is a historical play by Victor Hugo, first performed by the Comédie-Française on 7 March 1843. It takes
Les_Burgraves
International writers' organization (1878-)
Omar Amine, La mémoire oubliée de l’histoire du droit d’auteur égyptien : Les juristes M. Linant de Bellefonds, M. Pupikofer et E. Piola Caselli ("The
Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale
Association_Littéraire_et_Artistique_Internationale
French Carmelite mystic and spiritual writer
L’Aiguillon, les flammes, les flèches et le miroir de l’amour de Dieu Les contemplations et les divins soliloques L’Épithalame Méditations pour les retraites
John_of_St._Samson
Commune in Occitania, France
about Cauterets included in the third book Les Luttes et les Rêves [The struggles and dreams] of Les Contemplations: L’enfant voyant l'aïeule... [The child
Cauterets
Form of literature, in verse
Manley Hopkins Binsey Poplars Horace Epistles (collection) Victor Hugo Les Contemplations Alfred Edward Housman To An Athlete Dying Young Omar Khayyám Rubaiyat
Outline_of_poetry
Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
hand supporting his chin in a posture evocative of deep thought and contemplation. This universally recognized expression of "deep thought" has made the
The_Thinker
Swiss-French architect (1887–1965)
Charter) 1943: Entretien avec les étudiants des écoles d'architecture (A Conversation with Architecture Students) 1945: Les Trois établissements Humains
Le_Corbusier
Prize from Académie française
Saint-François de Sales Joseph Vianey for Victor Hugo : Les Contemplations 1924 : Gustave Rudler (1872-1957) for Les techniques de la critique et de l’histoire littéraires
Prix_Saintour
1828 play in five acts written by Victor Hugo
les Ombres (1840) Les Châtiments (1853) Les Contemplations (1856) La Légende des siècles (Part One 1859) Les Chansons des rues et des bois (1865) L'Année
Marion_de_Lorme_(Hugo)
French painter (1857–1914)
1893 issue of the Figaro illustré Les Découvertes de M. Jean by Émile Desbeaux at P. Ducrocq in 1883. Les Contemplations by Victor Hugo published at Testard
André_Brouillet
Traditional monastic practice
keeping a "Lectio journal" in which they record their thoughts and contemplations after each session. The importance of Lectio Divina is stressed in the
Lectio_Divina
Painting by Nicolas Poussin
Madeleine Blancassall, "Les Descendants Mérovingiens ou l’énigme du Razès wisigoth" (1965), in: Pierre Jarnac, Les Mystères de Rennes-le-Château, Mélanges Sulfureux
Et_in_Arcadia_ego_(Poussin)
17th-century Catholic mystical practices
over the relation between meditation and contemplation, the distinction between acquired and infused contemplation, the relation of ascetical effort to divine
Quietism (Christian contemplation)
Quietism_(Christian_contemplation)
Suite for piano by Olivier Messiaen
The Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus ("Twenty Contemplations on the Infant Jesus") is a suite of 20 pieces for solo piano by the French composer Olivier
Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus
Vingt_Regards_sur_l'Enfant-Jésus
French Capuchin mystic and spiritual writer
Le Parfait Dénuement de l'âme contemplative, a treatise on interior solitude, mystical denudation, mental prayer, acquired and infused contemplation,
Alexandrin_de_La_Ciotat
1942 essay by Albert Camus
to affect and engage fully in human history. He chooses action over contemplation, aware of the fact that nothing can last and no victory is final. Here
The_Myth_of_Sisyphus
The Matter of Britain character Morgan le Fay (often known as Morgana, and sometimes also as Morgaine and other names) has been featured many times in
Morgan le Fay in modern culture
Morgan_le_Fay_in_modern_culture
1993 book by Michel Maffesoli
shared emotions and political-economical organisation. Le Monde wrote that The Contemplation of the World is characterised by an absence of judging,
The Contemplation of the World
The_Contemplation_of_the_World
Quality that causes sexual feelings
is a quality that causes sexual feelings, as well as a philosophical contemplation concerning the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality, and romantic
Eroticism
French apothecary, astrologer and seer (1503–1566)
apothecary, physician, and reputed seer, who is best known for his book Les Prophéties (published in 1555), a collection of 942 poetic quatrains allegedly
Nostradamus
2013 soundtrack album by Mogwai
Les Revenants is an original soundtrack album by Mogwai, for the French TV series of the same name. Mogwai were initially contacted by producers of the
Les_Revenants_(album)
Artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death
literally, 'Four Contemplations to Cause a Revolution in the Mind'.[citation needed] The second of these four is the contemplation on impermanence and
Memento_mori
illustrated by Savez-vous planter les choux [fr], a popular children’s song from the Middle Ages: Savez‐vous planter les choux [...] À la mode de chez nous
Glossary of French words and expressions in English
Glossary_of_French_words_and_expressions_in_English
Vietnamese American multimedia artist (1968–2024)
Dinh Q. Lê (Vietnamese: Lê Quang Đỉnh; 1968 – 6 April 2024) was a Vietnamese American multimedia artist, best known for his photography work and photo-weaving
Dinh_Q._Lê
1925 novel by Franz Kafka
Willa and Edwin Muir, was published in 1937. In 1999, the book was listed in Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century and as No. 2 of the Best German Novels of
The_Trial
Grossman. Les Misérables: Conversion, Revolution, Redemption, 1996, p. 123, ISBN 9780805778328. Katherine M. Grossman, Figuring Transcendence in Les Miserables:
List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
French Roman Catholic saint
Vincent to form a confraternity among the women of his parish in Châtillon-les-Dombes. It was so successful that it spread from the rural districts to Paris
Louise_de_Marillac
Branch of theology that explains mystical practices and states
practices such as contemplative prayer, called theoria from the Greek for contemplation. It can be contrasted to an extent with propositional theology e.g.
Mystical_theology
Christmas carol
residing, Yonder shines the infant light: Refrain. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Angels_from_the_Realms_of_Glory
Sculpture by Jaume Plensa in Jersey City
lips in a state of silent contemplation and self-reflection. The work was conceived by Jaume Plensa and commissioned by LeFrak and Simon Property Group
Water's_Soul
The Llibre de les Dones (Book of Women) is a book that was possibly written between 1387 and 1392 by Francesc Eiximenis in Catalan in Valencia and dedicated
Llibre_de_les_dones
Indian religion and philosophy
cultivate wholesome states of mind (such as a state of refuge) and support contemplation. In formal temple settings, worship often follows complex liturgies
Buddhism
murderer of a ten-year-old girl, leading many officers to reflective contemplation. 23 6 "Cranky Streets" Randa Haines Teleplay by : Robert Crais Story
List of Hill Street Blues episodes
List_of_Hill_Street_Blues_episodes
1552 novel by François Rabelais
De la disparition des oracles provides the impetus for Pantagruel's contemplations on the aggregate of ages in chapter XXVII and the account of Pan's demise
Le_Quart_Livre
Medieval French nobleman and convicted serial killer
Les Vies en marge (in French). Paris: Éditions du Laurier. p. 22. Dubu, Marc (1945). Gilles de Rays: magicien et sodomiste (in French). Paris: Les Presses
Gilles_de_Rais
French philosopher (1926–1984)
and student protests. In April 1966, Gallimard published Foucault's Les Mots et les choses [fr] (Words and Things), later translated as The Order of Things:
Michel_Foucault
cartographier les contours. J.M.G. Le Clézio n'avait pas imaginé que le mythe rejoignait la réalité: il découvre l'immensité de l'océan, les myriades d'îles
J. M. G. Le Clézio bibliography
J._M._G._Le_Clézio_bibliography
Sexual content in mainstream film
or suggested intention of the film maker is to induce philosophical contemplation concerning the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality and romantic
Sexual_content_in_film
1913–1927 novel in seven volumes by Marcel Proust
Emmanuelle Béart, and John Malkovich. La Captive, a 2000 film by Chantal Akerman. Les Cent Livres des Hommes [fr]: "Du côté de chez Swann", a 1971 episode by Claude
In_Search_of_Lost_Time
Austrian-born essayist
surviving the Holocaust. His most celebrated work, At the Mind's Limits: Contemplations by a Survivor on Auschwitz and Its Realities (1966), suggests that torture
Jean_Améry
French Catholic spiritual writer and contemplative theologian (1627–1719)
Herder & Herder. pp. 118–119. Cousinié, Frédéric (2006). "Images et contemplation dans le discours mystique du XVIIe siècle français". Dix-septième siècle
François_Malaval
Modernist villa in France designed by Eileen Gray
cabin, his Cabanon de vacances. There he would go for work and quiet contemplation, taking daily swims on the beach outside the house. After, he died in
E-1027
Canadian actress
for her leading role as Donalda in the 2016-2021 television drama series Les Pays d'en haut. The role garnered her a Gémeaux Award nomination for Best
Sarah-Jeanne_Labrosse
1815 battle of the Waterloo campaign
April 2015 Funcken, Fred; Funcken, Lilianne (1967), Le costume et les armes des soldats de tous les temps (in French), Tournai: Casterman, ISBN 2-203-14303-7
Battle_of_Waterloo
Austrian and Czech writer (1883–1924)
of his works were published during his life; the story collections Contemplation (1912) and A Country Doctor (1919), and individual stories, such as
Franz_Kafka
French philosopher (1909–1943)
1951) Lettre à un religieux (Gallimard [Espoir], 1951) Les Intuitions pré-chrétiennes (Paris: Les Éditions de la Colombe, 1951) La Source grecque (Gallimard
Simone_Weil
Colossal sculpture in New York Harbor
the human spirit" that "endures as a highly potent symbol—inspiring contemplation, debate and protest—of ideals such as liberty, peace, human rights,
Statue_of_Liberty
Letter, Doctor Mellifluus. Harcourt Brace. 1954. OCLC 502123. Seeds of Contemplation. New Directions. 1949. OCLC 225115. The Ascent to Truth. Harcourt Brace
Thomas_Merton_bibliography
Head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013
God and others (agape) by receiving and experiencing God's love in contemplation. This life of love, according to him, is the life of the saints such
Pope_Benedict_XVI
2016 film by Martin Scorsese
versatile, multifaceted work that encourages serious reflection and contemplation". Alissa Wilkinson of Vox wrote that Silence "is beautiful, unsettling
Silence_(2016_film)
Italian radical-right philosopher and esotericist (1898–1974)
Modern World, though he diverged from Guénon by valuing action over contemplation, and the empire over the church. Evola held that "just relations between
Julius_Evola
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
2006 a classic album. Its singular poignance, through hurt and rage, contemplation and vendetta, resonate with many fans. According to George "Papa G"
Tupac_Shakur
Book by Simone de Beauvoir
challenge, publishing the resulting text first as three installments in Les Temps modernes, (Sartre's Journal, which she also co-founded) in November
The_Ethics_of_Ambiguity
French fashion designer (1936–2008)
on 29 June 2013. On the first day of the sale, Henri Matisse's painting Les coucous, tapis bleu et rose broke the previous world record set in 2007 for
Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)
Albanian-Indian Catholic saint (1910–1997)
Larivée, Serge; Sénéchal, Carole; Chénard, Geneviève (September 2013). "Les côtés ténébreux de Mère Teresa" [The dark sides of Mother Teresa]. Studies
Mother_Teresa
French poet (1854–1891)
published in Lutèce, 5 October 1883 "Le Bateau ivre", "Voyelles", "Oraison du soir", "Les assis", "Les effarés", "Les chercheuses de poux" (1870–1872) –
Arthur_Rimbaud
2021 Canadian film
La Contemplation du mystère is a Canadian drama film, directed by Albéric Aurtenèche and released in 2021. The film stars Emmanuel Schwartz as Éloi, a
La_Contemplation_du_mystère
American aviator (1902–1974)
mechanistic society toward a society based on 'simplicity, humiliation, contemplation, prayer.'" In her 1988 book, Charles A. Lindbergh and the American Dilemma
Charles_Lindbergh
French and Swiss film director (1930–2022)
able to express "reactionary" ideas in his work. His following film was Les Carabiniers, based on a story by Roberto Rossellini, one of Godard's influences
Jean-Luc_Godard
French Catholic philosopher and poet (1883–1960)
Books, New York-London 1947. Les Grandes Amitiés, coll. « Livre de vie », Desclée de Brouwer, 1949. Liturgie et contemplation, Desclée de Brouwer, Paris
Raïssa_Maritain
Supernatural beings in Arab culture and Islam
Danske Videnskabernes Selskab. Decharneux, Julien (2023). Creation and Contemplation The Cosmology of the Qur'ān and Its Late Antique Background. De Gruyter
Jinn
Book by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
The Three Ages of the Interior Life: Prelude of Eternal Life (Les trois âges de la vie intérieure, prélude de celle du Ciel) is the magnum opus of Fr
The Three Ages of the Interior Life
The_Three_Ages_of_the_Interior_Life
Member of a religious community of women
nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religious service and contemplation, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in
Nun
American attorney and politician (born 1944)
during the incident. In September 2022, Gill agreed to an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, whereby all charges would be dismissed if he does not
Rudy_Giuliani
Habsburg monarch from 1740 to 1780
1. Genealogie ascendante jusqu'au quatrieme degre inclusivement de tous les Rois et Princes de maisons souveraines de l'Europe actuellement vivans [Genealogy
Maria_Theresa
2024 video game
Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown, Hellfire Gala: Arakko, and Museum of Contemplation. Domination – Two teams attack a zone within an area map; one from a
Marvel_Rivals
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
sphere, an emblem (also used by her daughter Elizabeth) representing contemplation of heavenly wisdom. Anne Boleyn's last words before her beheading were
Anne_Boleyn
Unpleasant emotion
leading a meaningful life or the eventuality of death. Examples are contemplations of whether one's life has been meaningful, the inevitability of death
Anxiety
Fictional character from Cars franchise
emotional significance of losing his mentor Doc Hudson and the "touching contemplation of legacies" shared with Cruz. Julia Alexander of Polygon praised Cars
Lightning_McQueen
Italian Catholic saint (1181–1226)
English, Russian, and Ukrainian. They promote prayer to the Holy Spirit, contemplation of nature, care for others and the Earth – our common home – and a simpler
Francis_of_Assisi
Latin phrase from the Albigensian Crusade
"Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius." (French: Tuez-les. Dieu reconnaîtra les siens.) is a Latin phrase reportedly spoken by the commander of
Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.
Caedite_eos._Novit_enim_Dominus_qui_sunt_eius.
1868–69 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
for the next few hours he wanders the streets, immersed in intense contemplation. He suspects that Rogozhin is watching him and returns to his hotel
The_Idiot
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
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Male
Yiddish
(לֵב) Yiddish name LEV means "lion." In use by the Russians. Compare with other forms of Lev.
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEO means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Leo.
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEN means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Len.
Male
Hebrew
(לֵב) Hebrew name LEV means "heart." Compare with other forms of Lev.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Leo, LEÓN means "lion."
Female
English
Short form of English Lysandra, LYS means "freer; liberator."
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Male
Hebrew
(× Öµ×¡) Hebrew name NES means "miracle."
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish surname and place name.
Male
English
 English short form of English Levi, LEV means "adhesion, joined to" or "crown, garland." Compare with other forms of Lev.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Meadow
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Brave; Lion-bold; Brave People; Lion-man; Leo
Male
Native American
 Native American Hopi name LEN means "flute." Compare with another form of Len.
Male
English
Short form of English unisex Lesley, LES means "garden of hollies."
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Male
Russian
 Yiddish name LEV means "lion." In use by the Russians. Compare with other forms of Lev.
Male
Polish
 Polish form of Yiddish Lev, LEW means "lion." Compare with another form of Lew.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Short Form of Name Starting with Des
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Czech, Czechoslovakian, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Polish, Russian
Lion; Similar to Leo; Brave; Heart; Crown; Garland
Male
English
 Short form of English Lewis, LEW means "famous warrior." Compare with another form of Lew.
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Modern, Traditional
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Indian
Lord of Sea
Boy/Male
Tamil
King of the world
Boy/Male
American, Australian
Being an Unknown; Name Less Source
Boy/Male
African, Indian, Kenyan, Nigerian, Sanskrit
A War Raid; From Kikuyu; To Wander; A Kind of Reed
Boy/Male
Indian
Populous, Full, Prosperous
Girl/Female
Arabic
God Star
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Narrator of Hadith
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Fire
Girl/Female
Indian
Success; Lustre; Fulfilment; Glitter; Money; Good Luck; Shine
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
LES CONTEMPLATIONS
n.
A bow, esp. in the phrase to make a leg; probably from drawing the leg backward in bowing.
a.
Of or pertaining to the part or side opposite to that against which the wind blows; -- opposed to weather; as, the lee side or lee rail of a vessel.
a. & adv.
Less.
v. i.
To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.
n.
Law; as, lex talionis, the law of retaliation; lex terrae, the law of the land; lex fori, the law of the forum or court; lex loci, the law of the place; lex mercatoria, the law or custom of merchants.
adv.
Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.
v. t.
To make less; to lessen.
n.
The part of any article of clothing which covers the leg; as, the leg of a stocking or of a pair of trousers.
a.
Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.
pl.
of Res
v. t.
To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; -- often with out; as, to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering.
v. t.
To allow to be used or occupied for a compensation; to lease; to rent; to hire out; -- often with out; as, to let a farm; to let a house; to let out horses.
imp. & p. p.
of Let
n.
That which resembles a leg in form or use; especially, any long and slender support on which any object rests; as, the leg of a table; the leg of a pair of compasses or dividers.
pl.
of Lee
n. pl.
Dregs. See 2d Lee.
n.
Grass or meadow land; a lea.
v. t.
To use as a leg, with it as object