leman
pronunciation
How to pronounce leman in British English:
UK ['lemən]
How to pronounce leman in American English:
US ['lemən]
Word Origin
- leman (n.)
- "sweetheart, paramour" (archaic), late 13c., from Middle English leofman (c. 1200), from Old English leof "dear" (see lief) + man "human being, person" (see man (n.)). Originally of either gender, though deliberate archaic usage tends to limit it to women.
Example
- 1. The manager thinks mr. leman just can cut the mustard .
- 2. Duncan went on to win the silver medal and leman earned the bronze .
- 3. Blancpain 2041-1230-98b leman black dial titanium men s automatic gmt alarm watch .
- 4. Dr. leman 's ever popular book on birth order is ready for a new generation of readers .
- 5. Leman , please email or call our consultant asap , we will send you the price list tq !