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leet (1)
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Leeuwarden
Leeuwin, Cape
leeward
Leeward Islands
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leech (2)

leech [ leech ] (plural leech·es) or leach [ leech ] (plural leach·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. vertical sail edge: a vertical edge of a square sail

2. edge of sail away from mast: the edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is farthest from the mast or stay

[15th century. Origin ?]
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