Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An abbreviation of the French livre, book;
  • noun of the French livre, pound (weight or coin).
  • noun A simplified spelling of live.

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  • adjective being four more than fifty

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Examples

  • Sen fÃ¥r en extatisk Springsteen skaka liv i kropp och själ m ...

    Refinance 2nd Mortgage 2008

  • Follies of my Life, and of all such as liv'd in that way whose whole

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • Follies of my Life, and of all such as liv'd in that way whose whole

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • "Mr. Ruralfree'liv'ry" shook his whip at them, then hollered "Whoa!" and stopped the old horse; and Jib hollered "Whoa!" and stopped his mules, right at the Landing.

    Half-Past Seven Stories Robert Gordon Anderson

  • So he rode home with Mr. Ruralfree'liv'ry and all his sacks of mail.

    Half-Past Seven Stories Robert Gordon Anderson

  • For example, a search in the UK that begins with "liv" is probably headed for a query related to "Liverpool," while in the US it would be for one of the most vital organs in the human body.

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  • In fhort'liv'd charms let others place their joys*

    The Works of the English Poets 1779

  • "Special d'liv'ry -- just come," announced George, holding the letter high, out of easy reach, while he read in exultant accents the traitorous address: "'Perceval Sybarite, Esquire, Care of Messrs. Whigham and Wimper'!

    The Day of Days An Extravaganza Louis Joseph Vance 1906

  • Mitt Ewok Hus er ikke meget interessant, er mitt liv utrolig interessant imidlertid.

    The Norwegians and The Ewok House « Bodhicitta 2009

  • Mitt Ewok Hus er ikke meget interessant, er mitt liv utrolig interessant imidlertid.

    2009 February « Bodhicitta 2009

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  • Ullmann or Tyler or four more than fifty.

    July 29, 2008

  • 'liv and let liv', that's what I always say. Or was it 'liv and let die'...? See...now I can't remember.

    No, it was 'life is for the living.' That was it. But 54 is cute, too. "Studio liv" a hot spot in the '70's (or so I've heard...;-))

    July 29, 2008

  • i think mine's been "liv tyler is a cutieface."

    July 29, 2008