lee

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the sheltered side of something, away from the wind

   The fishing boat waited in the lee of the island until the storm weakened.

2. 2
   adj

   situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind

   They chose the lee shore for a calmer landing.

From Middle English lee, from Old English hlēo or hlēow, meaning 'shelter' or 'protection.' Its nautical use developed from the idea of the side protected from the wind.

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