n.
Variant: or ley
Pronunciation: ' l ē , ' l ā
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English leye, from Old English l ē ah; akin to Old High German l ō h thicket, Latin lucus grove, lux light ― more at LIGHT
Date: before 12th century
1 : GRASSLAND , PASTURE
2 usually ley : arable land used temporarily for hay or grazing