/lee/ , n.
1. Jonas , 1880-1940, U.S. painter, born in Norway.
2. (Marius) Sophus /mah'rddee oos soh"foos/ , 1842-99, Norwegian mathematician.
3. Trygve Halvdan /trig"veuh hahlv"dahn/ ; Nor. /trddyuug"veuh hahlv"dahn/ , 1896-1968, Norwegian statesman: secretary-general of the United Nations 1946-53.