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levant
1[ li-vant ]
verb (used without object)
- to leave secretly or hurriedly to avoid paying debts.
Levant
2[ li-vant ]
noun
- the lands bordering the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Also called Le·vant mo·roc·co [li-, vant, m, uh, -, rok, -oh]. a superior grade of morocco leather having a large and prominent grain, originally made in the Levant.
Levant
1/ lɪˈvænt /
noun
- the Levanta former name for the area of the E Mediterranean now occupied by Lebanon, Syria, and Israel
levant
2/ lɪˈvænt /
verb
- intr to bolt or abscond, esp to avoid paying debts
levant
3/ lɪˈvænt /
noun
- a type of leather made from the skins of goats, sheep, or seals, having a pattern of irregular creases
Other Words From
- le·vanter noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of levant1
Word History and Origins
Origin of levant1
Origin of levant2
Origin of levant3
Example Sentences
The latter collection coincides with the Muslim conquest of the Levant.
However, when the Egyptians tussled with the more heavily-armored enemies from the Near East and the Levant, the archers played their supporting role in the encounters.
These native rulers, in turn, proceeded on to conquer regions and retained vassals beyond the traditional boundaries of the kingdom, including ancient Nubia, Levant, and Syria.
To that end, the Bahri Mamluks are often credited with stopping the Mongol onslaught into the Middle East and the Levant.
For example, the Sultan’s personal Mamluks were probably equipped with the finest arms and armor, sourced from the upscale workshops situated in the largest cities of Egypt and the Levant.
As uncovered by the climate blog desmogblog, the Ethical Oil meme dates to a 2010 book by Ezra Levant.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, joining in the chorus, severely berates Tehran for its role in the Levant.
An easing of tensions between al Qaeda and ISIS presents dangers for America in its military campaign in the Levant.
The Levant is already a far cry from the cosmopolitan melting pot it once was.
What future crises are we now creating in Gaza and the Levant?
The English merchants trading to the Levant surrendered their patent to the king.
This was a disquieting discovery, and Matt thought that if he could levant without being seen it would be well for him to do so.
The Constitution now found herself opposite the Levant and poured a broadside into her hull.
Next she pushed ahead again and pounded the Levant till that lively little craft turned and ran.
For three hours the three big frigates hotly chased the Constitution and Levant, but let the Cyane go.
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