liss

noun

variants: or lis \ ˈlis \

plural lisses

Definition of liss

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an ancient Irish fortification or storage place enclosed by a circular mound or trench or both

liss-

combining form

variants: or lisso-

Definition of liss- (Entry 2 of 2)

: smooth lissencephalous Lissoflagellata

Noun

Irish Gaelic lios, from Middle Irish liss, less; akin to Welsh llys court

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek lissos, lispos, lisphos; probably akin to Old English līm lime

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