League

proper nounproper nouncommon in dialogue

A surname.

proper noun

1
A surname.

Etymology

English surname, perhaps a spelling variant of Leake.

proper noun

1
Variant of League of NationsEllipsis of League of Nations.
The League was hampered by the U.S.'s refusal to join and its member states' unwillingness to impose sanctions on foreign countries.

Etymology

Ellipsis.

Forms

plural: Leagues

leaf · The usually green and flat organ that represents the most…Leaf · A surname from Old English.league · A group or association of cooperating members.

League · A surname.

Leah · The elder daughter of Laban, sister to Rachel, and first wife…leak · A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or…Leak · A surname.

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