Index of English words, starting with "le"

(1) - Left (n.) Those members of a legislative assembly (as in France) who are in the opposition; the advanced republicans and extreme radicals. They have their seats at the left-hand side of the presiding officer. See Center, and Right.
(2) - Left (n.) That part of surrounding space toward which the left side of one's body is turned; as, the house is on the left when you face North.
(3) - Left (a.) Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action of the limbs is usually weaker than on the other side; -- opposed to right, when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the left hand, or arm; the left ear. Also said of the corresponding side of the lower animals.
(4) - Left (imp. & p. p.) of Leave.
(5) - Left (imp. & p. p.) of Leave

(1) - Left-hand (a.) Situated on the left; nearer the left hand than the right; as, the left-hand side; the left-hand road.

(1) - Left-handed (a.) Having a direction contrary to that of the hands of a watch when seen in front; -- said of a twist, a rotary motion, etc., looked at from a given direction.
(2) - Left-handed (a.) Clumsy; awkward; unlucky; insincere; sinister; malicious; as, a left-handed compliment.
(3) - Left-handed (a.) Having the left hand or arm stronger and more dexterous than the right; using the left hand and arm with more dexterity than the right.

(1) - Left-handedness (n.) Alt. of Left-handiness