Leven
Americannoun
noun
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a lake in E central Scotland: one of the shallowest of Scottish lochs, with seven islands, on one of which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned (1567–8). Length: 6 km (3.7 miles). Width: 4 km (2.5 miles)
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a sea loch in W Scotland, extending for about 14 km (9 miles) east from Loch Linnhe
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First team coach Peter Leven takes charge of the first team on an interim basis, starting with Tuesday's trip to Rangers.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
"Most famously, she was actually imprisoned for 11 months in Loch Leven Castle, " she said.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
Officers told her the next afternoon they had found a body on the banks of the Leven in Renton.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
Prior to the appointment of Warnock, whose final game in charge was the quarter-final win over Kilmarnock, Leven oversaw Aberdeen's Premiership draw with Celtic in February.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
He lived near Amiens at a house owned by Lady Mary Hamilton, said to have been a daughter of the earl of Leven and Melville.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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