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- US Pronunciation
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- [lem-uh n, lee-muh n]
- /ˈlɛm ən, ˈli mən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lem-uh n, lee-muh n]
- /ˈlɛm ən, ˈli mən/
Definitions of lemen word
- noun lemen a sweetheart; lover; beloved. 1
- noun lemen a mistress. 1
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Origin of lemen
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English lemman, earlier leofman. See lief, man1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lemen
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lemen popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.