I. noun
or ley ˈlē, ˈlā
Etymology: Middle English leye, from Old English lēah; akin to Old High German lōh 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
II. abbreviation
leather