English word origin

Etymology of leven

See eleven.

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Source etymology 1

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num

Pronunciation spelling of eleven.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See eleven.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative spelling of levin (“lightning”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See levin.

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Source etymology 3

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verb

Obsolete spelling of leaven.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See leaven

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