levin

[ lev-in ]

/ ˈlɛv ɪn /

noun Archaic.

lightning.

Words nearby levin

levi-montalcini, leviable, leviathan, levier, levigate, levin, levin tube, levine, levirate, levitate, levitation

Origin of levin

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

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Example sentences from the Web for levin

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
"Good Lord, how modest you are," remarked Borg, and turned to Levin.
The Red Room|August Strindberg
"Twelve crowns every sixth month, twenty-four crowns per annum, in two instalments," said Levin promptly and firmly.
The Red Room|August Strindberg
Lo, levin leaping lightens in eyeblink Ireland's westward welkin.
Ulysses|James Joyce
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
"Fooled," one of the most interesting of Levin's sketches, is the tale of an umbrella pedler.
The Spirit of the Ghetto|Hutchins Hapgood

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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