English Explanatory Dictionary

lesk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The loin; flank.
  2. The groin.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/lɛsk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lesk.wav

Word forms

lesk lesks lisk

Etymology

Apparently of Scandinavian origin: compare Swedish ljumske, Danish lyske.

Derived words

Lesk algorithm
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