» lar·ce·ny
[lahr-suh-nee]
noun, plural lar·ce·nies. Law .the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods ofanother from his or her possession with intent to convert them tothe taker's own use.
Compare grand larceny, petty larceny.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French larcin theft (< Latinlatrōcinium robbery, equivalent to latrōcin ( ārī ) to rob, orig.serve as mercenary soldier (derivative of latrō hired soldier,robber) + -ium -ium) + -y3c
» Lu·ci·fer
[loo-suh-fer]
noun1.a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fellfrom heaven.
2.the planet Venus when appearing as the morning star.
3.( lowercase ) friction match.»
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Latin: morning star,literally, light-bringing, equivalent to lūci- (stem of lūx ) light + -fer -fer
[lez-bee-uhn]
adjective1.of or pertaining to Lesbos.
2.( usually lowercase ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic offemale homosexuality.
3.( usually lowercase ) erotic; sensual.
noun4.an inhabitant of Lesbos.
5.( usually lowercase ) a female homosexual.
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