Lee

biographical name

Synonyms of Leenext
(Nelle) Harper 1926–2016 American novelist

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“Lee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lee. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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lee

1 of 2 noun
1
: protecting shelter
2
: the side (as of a ship) or area that is sheltered from the wind

lee

2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or being the side sheltered from the wind
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