levin

[ lev-in ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Archaic.

levin

/ ˈlɛvɪn /

Origin of levin¹

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

Origin of levin¹

C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish lygnild

Levin can at least diagnose the problem and recognize that this leads to an evacuation of traditional politics.

Levin rightly disparages the “nostalgia” that he says “blinds” both liberals and conservatives to this new reality.

This is not the first time Levin has called for a no-fly zone in Syria.

Levin is calling for a Turkish buffer zone inside Syria, protected by a U.S.-led no fly zone.

In March of 2013, Levin endorsed the idea of a no-fly zone and airstrikes against the Assad regime.

The equinox of outraged earth shall blaze And flash its levin on your infamous might.

Tina Levin had paid nearly $30—more than she had spent for her clothing during the year.

Levin's credulous eyes shone, and with one reluctant look towards his mother's cottage he led the way into the country.

I loves that gal like peach-an'-honey, Levin, an' I don't keer whether she's white or no.

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.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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