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.