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levee (2)

lev·ee [ lévvee, lə váy ] (plural lev·ees)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. morning visiting time: in former times, an occasion when a noble or royal person received visitors informally soon after getting up in the morning

2. royal reception for men: in former times, a court reception at which a prince or sovereign received visitors. It is usually held in the early afternoon.

[Late 17th century. < French levé, variant of lever "rising" < lever (see lever)]
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