LUTE-STERN. Synonymous with _pink-stern_.
LUTINGS. The dough stoppages to the seams of the coppers, &c., when
distilling sea water.
LYING. The situation of a whale when favourable for sticking--the "lie"
usually occurs after feeding.
LYING ALONG. _See_ LAYING ALONG.
LYING ON HIS OARS. Taking a rest; at ease.
LYING-TO. _See_ LIE-TO.
LYM. From the Celtic _leim_, a port; as Lyme and Lymington.
LYMPHAD. The heraldic term for an old-fashioned ship or galley.
LYNCH-LAW. A word recently imported into our parlance from America,
signifying illegal and revengeful execution at the wish of a tumultuous
mob.
LYRA. One of the ancient northern constellations. Also, a name of the
gray gurnard, or _crooner_ (which see).
LYRIE. The name in the Firth of Forth for the _Cottus cataphractus_, or
armed bull-head.
LYTER. The old orthography for _lighter_ (which see).
LYTHE. A name for the pollack, _Gadus pollachius_. Also, the coal-fish
in its fourth year.