Leith

American

[leeth] / liθ /

noun

a seaport in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: now part of Edinburgh.

Leith British

/ liːθ /

noun

a port in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: part of Edinburgh since 1920

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The UK Wife Carrying Race takes place on Sunday at 10:15 GMT at The Nower in Dorking, ahead of the Leith Hill half marathon.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Because who other than the queen of comfort food could step into the shoes of Dame Prue Leith, who is leaving the show in order to "work less and play more"?

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

After days of speculation, the popular British baking show posted an announcement to their social channels confirming that Lawson will replace Prue Leith, who she would be leaving the show after nine years last week.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

British cookbook author and TV personality Nigella Lawson will join the beloved baking competition as a judge, succeeding Prue Leith, who announced her departure from the series last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Each person in my family has a different surname: Angie Beaumont, Jack Leith, Maisie Cannon, and Connor Beaumont-Leith.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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