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leman

noun
le·​man | \ ˈle-mÉ™n How to pronounce leman (audio) , ˈlÄ“- How to pronounce leman (audio) \

Definition of leman

archaic
: sweetheart, lover especially : mistress

First Known Use of leman

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for leman

Middle English lefman, leman, from lef lief

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