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leal

UK/liːl/ US/ˈlil/ uncommon

adjective

1.

faithful and true

  • “leal to the core of her intrepid Scottish heart” Harry Lauder
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Origin

Inherited from Middle English leel, lel, borrowed from Anglo-Norman leal and Old French leial, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of loyal and legal.

Phrases

  • Land of the Leal

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