Lix*iv"i*ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lixiviated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Lixiviating (?).] To subject to a washing process for the purpose of
separating soluble material from that which is insoluble; to leach, as
ashes, for the purpose of extracting the alkaline substances.
Lix*iv`i*a"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. lixiviation.] Lixiviating; the process
of separating a soluble substance from one that is insoluble, by
washing with some solvent, as water; leaching.
Lix*iv"i*ous (?), a. See Lixivial.
Lix*iv"i*um (?), n. [L. lixivium, lixivia. See Lixivial.] A solution of
alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes; hence, any solution obtained
by lixiviation.
Lixt (lkst), obs. 2d pers. sing. pres. of Lige, to lie, to tell lies,
-- contracted for ligest. Chaucer.
||Li"za (?), n. (Zoöl.) The American white mullet (Mugil curema).
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Liz"ard (?), n. [OE. lesarde, OF. lesarde, F. lézard, L. lacerta,
lacertus. Cf. Alligator, Lacerta.]
1. (Zoöl.) Any one of the numerous species of reptiles belonging to the
order Lacertilia; sometimes, also applied to reptiles of other orders,
as the Hatteria.
Most lizards have an elongated body, with four legs, and a long tail;
but there are some without legs, and some with a short, thick tail.
Most have scales, but some are naked; most have eyelids, but some do
not. The tongue is varied in form and structure. In some it is forked,
in others, as the chameleons, club-shaped, and very extensible. See
Amphisbæna, Chameleon, Gecko, Gila monster, Horned toad, Iguana, and
Dragon, 6.
2. (Naut.) A piece of rope with thimble or block spliced into one or
both of the ends. R. H. Dana, Ir.
3. A piece of timber with a forked end, used in dragging a heavy stone,
a log, or the like, from a field.
Lizard fish (Zoöl.), a marine scopeloid fish of the genus Synodus, or
Saurus, esp. S. fœtens of the Southern United States and West Indies;
-- called also sand pike. -- Lizard snake (Zoöl.), the garter snake
(Eutænia sirtalis). -- Lizard stone (Min.), a kind of serpentine from
near Lizard Point, Cornwall, England, -- used for ornamental purposes.
Liz"ard's tail` (?). (Bot.) A perennial plant of the genus Saururus (S.
cernuus), growing in marshes, and having white flowers crowded in a
slender terminal spike, somewhat resembling in form a lizard's tail;
whence the name. Gray.
Lla"ma, n. [Peruv.] (Zoöl.) A South American ruminant (Auchenia llama),
allied to the camels, but much smaller and without a hump. It is
supposed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It was formerly
much used as a beast of burden in the Andes.
Llan*dei"lo group`. (Geol.) A series of strata in the lower Silurian
formations of Great Britain; -- so named from Llandeilo in Southern
Wales. See Chart of Geology.
||Lla*ne"ro (?), n. [Sp. Amer.] One of the inhabitants of the llanos of
||South America.
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Lla"no (?), n.; pl. Llanos (#). [Sp., plain even, level. See Plain.] An
extensive plain with or without vegetation. [Spanish America]
Lloyd's (?), n. 1. An association of underwriters and others in London,
for the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the insurance,
classification, registration, and certifying of vessels, and the
transaction of business of various kinds connected with shipping.
2. A part of the Royal Exchange, in London, appropriated to the use of
underwriters and insurance brokers; -- called also Lloyd's Rooms.
The name is derived from Lloyd's Coffee House, in Lombard Street, where
there were formerly rooms for the same purpose. The name Lloyd or
Lloyd's has been taken by several associations, in different parts of
Europe, established for purposes similar to those of the original
association.
Lloyd's agents, persons employed in various parts of the world, by the
association called Lloyd's, to serve its interests. -- Lloyd's list, a
publication of the latest news respecting shipping matters, with lists
of vessels, etc., made under the direction of Lloyd's. Brande & C. --
Lloyd's register, a register of vessels rated according to their
quality, published yearly.
Lo (?), interj. [OE. lo, low; perh. akin to E. look, v.] Look; see;
behold; observe. "Lo, here is Christ." Matt. xxiv. 23. "Lo, we turn to
the Gentiles." Acts xiii. 46.
Loach (lch), n. [OE. loche, F. loche.] (Zoöl.) Any one of several
small, fresh-water, cyprinoid fishes of the genera Cobitis, Nemachilus,
and allied genera, having six or more barbules around the mouth. They
are found in Europe and Asia. The common European species (N.
barbatulus) is used as a food fish.
Load (?), n. [OE. lode load, way; properly the same word as lode, but
confused with lade, load, v. See Lade, Lead, v., Lode.] 1. A burden;
that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which is
borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.
He might such a load To town with his ass carry.
Gower.
2. The quantity which can be carried or drawn in some specified way;
the contents of a cart, barrow, or vessel; that which will constitute a
cargo; lading.
3. That which burdens, oppresses, or grieves the mind or spirits; as, a
load of care. " A . . . load of guilt." Ray. " Our life's a load."
Dryden.
4. A particular measure for certain articles, being as much as may be
carried at one time by the conveyance commonly used for the article
measured; as, a load of wood; a load of hay; specifically, five
quarters.