I. ˈlē noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlēo; perhaps akin to Old High German lāo lukewarm, Latin calēre to be warm
Date: before 12th century
1. : protecting shelter
2. : the side (as of a ship) or area that is sheltered from the wind
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : of, relating to, or being the side sheltered from the wind — compare weather
2. : facing in the direction of motion of an overriding glacier — used especially of a hillside