LEE


Meaning of LEE in English

■ noun

1》 (also ~ side ) the sheltered side; the side away from the wind. Contrasted with weather .

2》 shelter from wind or weather given by an object.

Origin

OE hlēo , hlēow 'shelter', of Gmc origin; prob. related to luke- in lukewarm .

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