ETYM Old Eng. lese, lees, leece, Old Fren. lesse, French laisse, Late Lat. laxa, from Latin laxus loose. Related to Lax.
A rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal; SYN. tether, lead.

ETYM Formerly tedder, Old Eng. tedir.
1. A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened or restrained, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits.
2. Any restraint, literal or figurative.

ETYM Old Eng. left, lift, luft; akin to Fries. leeft, od. lucht, luft; cf. as. left (equiv. to Latin inanis), lyftâdl palsy; or cf. as. lęf weak.
1. Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; on the left when facing downstream.
2. Of or belonging to the political or intellectual left.
Intended for the right hand; SYN. left-hand. + prikaži više