L


Meaning of L in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' el

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural l's or ls \ ' elz \

Usage: often cap

often attrib

before 12th century

1 a : the 12th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic l

2 : FIFTY ― see NUMBER table

3 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter l

4 : one designated l especially as the 12th in order or class

5 : something shaped like the letter L specifically : 2 ELL 1

6 : 2 EL

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.