LEASH


Meaning of LEASH in English

n. & v.

n. a thong for holding a dog; a dog's lead.

v.tr. 1 put a leash on. 2 restrain. straining at the leash eager to begin.

[ ME f. OF lesse, laisse f. specific use of laisser let run on a slack lead: see LEASE ]

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