levant
to leave secretly or hurriedly to avoid paying debts.
Origin of levant
1Other words from levant
- le·vant·er, noun
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Other definitions for Levant (2 of 2)
the lands bordering the E shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Also called Levant morocco. a superior grade of morocco having a large and prominent grain, originally made in the Levant.
Origin of Levant
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How to use levant in a sentence
As uncovered by the climate blog desmogblog, the Ethical Oil meme dates to a 2010 book by Ezra levant.
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline | Jay Michaelson | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, joining in the chorus, severely berates Tehran for its role in the levant.
The Nuclear Deal That Iran’s Regime Fears Most | Djavad Khadem | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAn easing of tensions between al Qaeda and ISIS presents dangers for America in its military campaign in the levant.
Al Qaeda Plotters in Syria ‘Went Dark,’ U.S. Spies Say | Eli Lake | September 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe levant is already a far cry from the cosmopolitan melting pot it once was.
Beirut Letter: In Lebanon, Fighting ISIS With Culture and Satire | Kim Ghattas | September 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat future crises are we now creating in Gaza and the levant?
The English merchants trading to the levant surrendered their patent to the king.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThis was a disquieting discovery, and Matt thought that if he could levant without being seen it would be well for him to do so.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsThe Constitution now found herself opposite the levant and poured a broadside into her hull.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | VariousNext she pushed ahead again and pounded the levant till that lively little craft turned and ran.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | VariousFor three hours the three big frigates hotly chased the Constitution and levant, but let the Cyane go.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | Various
British Dictionary definitions for levant (1 of 3)
/ (lɪˈvænt) /
a type of leather made from the skins of goats, sheep, or seals, having a pattern of irregular creases
Origin of levant
1British Dictionary definitions for levant (2 of 3)
/ (lɪˈvænt) /
(intr) British to bolt or abscond, esp to avoid paying debts
Origin of levant
2British Dictionary definitions for Levant (3 of 3)
/ (lɪˈvænt) /
the Levant a former name for the area of the E Mediterranean now occupied by Lebanon, Syria, and Israel
Origin of Levant
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Cultural definitions for Levant
[ (luh-vant) ]
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