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league

lea·gue

UK/liːɡ/ US/ˈliɡ/ common informal uk
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

Synonyms
2.

an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action

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verb

1.

Origin

From Middle English lege (“league”), from Late Latin leuca, leuga (“the Gaulish mile”), from Gaulish, from Proto-Celtic *lougā (compare Middle Breton leau, lew, Breton lev / leo (“league”)). Doublet of legua.

Phrases

  • Anti-Defecation League
  • Apartheid Defense League
  • beer league
  • big league
  • Burger League
  • bush league
  • Cactus League
  • Camel League

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