lamed
Americannoun
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the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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the consonant sound represented by this letter.
noun
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- unlamed adjective
Etymology
Origin of lamed
1655–65; < Hebrew lāmēdh; lambda
Example Sentences
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In a country with almost no space for dissent, a tightly leashed media and a lamed opposition, Mr. el-Sisi’s victory is not a matter of great suspense.
From New York Times
“Looking at one of the fragments with a magnifying glass, I thought I saw a small, faded letter - a lamed, the Hebrew letter 'L',” said Professor Joan Taylor of King’s College London, in the statement.
From Fox News
Now, lamed by pain, he went hesitantly, and did not raise his face, the left side of which was white with scars.
From Literature
Out on the verge he found Dandelion urging Haystack, who was lamed and spent.
From Literature
With Mr Videgaray gone and Mr Peña lamed, the identity of the next president could be the only decision of consequence to be taken over the next two years.
From Economist
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