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layk — layk(e, laykin, yn obs. ff. lake, lakin … Useful english dictionary
Lake — /layk/, n. Simon, 1866 1945, U.S. engineer and naval architect. * * * I Relatively large body of slow moving or standing water that occupies an inland basin. Lakes are most abundant in high northern latitudes and in mountain regions, particularly … Universalium
lakefront — /layk frunt /, n. the land along the edge of a lake: Property along the lakefront is more expensive every year. Also called lakeshore. [1875 80, Amer.; LAKE1 + FRONT] * * * … Universalium
Lakehead — /layk hed /, n. See Thunder Bay. * * * … Universalium
Lakehurst — /layk herrst/, n. a borough in E New Jersey: naval air station; dirigible hangar. 2908. * * * ▪ New Jersey, United States borough (town), Ocean county, eastern New Jersey, U.S., 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the community of Toms River. It… … Universalium
Lakeland — /layk leuhnd/, n. a city in central Florida. 47,406. * * * ▪ Florida, United States city, Polk county, central Florida, U.S., about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Tampa and some 10 miles (16 km) west of Winter Haven. It was founded in 1883… … Universalium
lakeport — /layk pawrt , pohrt /, n. a port city located on the shore of a lake, esp. one of the Great Lakes. [1870 75, Amer.; LAKE1 + PORT1] * * * … Universalium
lakeshore — /layk shawr , shohr /, n. lakefront. [1790 1800; LAKE1 + SHORE1] * * * … Universalium
lakeside — /layk suyd /, adj. 1. located on the side of a lake: a lakeside resort. n. 2. land bordering a lake: a summer cottage on the lakeside. [1550 60; LAKE1 + SIDE1] * * * … Universalium
Lakeside — /layk suyd /, n. a town in SW California, near San Diego. 23,921. * * * … Universalium
