levin

[ lev-in ]

/ ˈlɛv ɪn /

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noun Archaic.

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Origin of levin

1200–50; Middle English levene, obscurely akin to Gothic lauhmuni (akin to Latin lūmen light)

Words nearby levin

leviathan, levied, levier, levigate, Levi-Montalcini, levin, Levine, Levin tube, levirate, Levi's, Lévi-Strauss

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How to use levin in a sentence

Levin can at least diagnose the problem and recognize that this leads to an evacuation of traditional politics.
Relax—Both Parties Are Going Extinct|Nick Gillespie|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Levin rightly disparages the “nostalgia” that he says “blinds” both liberals and conservatives to this new reality.
Relax—Both Parties Are Going Extinct|Nick Gillespie|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is not the first time Levin has called for a no-fly zone in Syria.
Top Senate Dem Calls for Buffer Zone and No-fly Zone in Syria|Josh Rogin|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Levin is calling for a Turkish buffer zone inside Syria, protected by a U.S.-led no fly zone.
Exclusive: Turkey OK’s American Drones to Fight ISIS|Eli Lake, Josh Rogin|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In March of 2013, Levin endorsed the idea of a no-fly zone and airstrikes against the Assad regime.
Top Senate Dem Calls for Buffer Zone and No-fly Zone in Syria|Josh Rogin|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The equinox of outraged earth shall blaze And flash its levin on your infamous might.
Raemaekers' Cartoons|Louis Raemaekers
Tina Levin had paid nearly $30—more than she had spent for her clothing during the year.
Making Both Ends Meet|Sue Ainslie Clark and Edith Wyatt
Levin's credulous eyes shone, and with one reluctant look towards his mother's cottage he led the way into the country.
The Entailed Hat|George Alfred Townsend
I loves that gal like peach-an'-honey, Levin, an' I don't keer whether she's white or no.
The Entailed Hat|George Alfred Townsend
He drew the canvas bag of eagles and half-eagles out of his trousers, and held its mouth open for Levin to feast his eyes.
The Entailed Hat|George Alfred Townsend

British Dictionary definitions for levin

levin

/ (ˈlɛvɪn) /

noun

an archaic word for lightning

Word Origin for levin

C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish lygnild

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