LUCTATION, luk-t[=a]'shun, _n._ struggle. [L.,--_luct[=a]ri_.]

LUCUBRATE, l[=u]'k[=u]-br[=a]t, _v.i._ to study by lamplight or at

night.--_n._ LUCUBR[=A]'TION, a product of close study or thought, any

composition produced in retirement.--_adj._ L[=U]'CUBR[=A]TORY, composed by

candle-light. [L. _lucubr[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_lux._]

LUCULENT, l[=u]'k[=u]-lent, _adj._ lucid: clear: transparent:

evident.--_adv._ L[=U]'CULENTLY. [L. _luculentus_--_lux_.]

LUCUMO, l[=u]'k[=u]-m[=o], _n._ an appellation of the Etruscan princes and

priests. [L.]

LUD, _n._ a minced form of _lord_.

LUDICROUS, l[=u]'di-krus, _adj._ that serves for sport: adapted to excite

laughter: laughable: comic.--_adv._ L[=U]'DICROUSLY.--_n._

L[=U]'DICROUSNESS. [L. _ludicrus_--_lud[)e]re_, to play.]

LUE, l[=u], _v.t._ to sift.

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