levin
Levin (noun) means Lightning, or a flash of bright light (a poetic or archaic word). Example: “A levin split the old oak in two.”
How to use levin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for lightning, mostly seen in poetry.
Archaic/literary — you will not hear this in everyday speech.
Word forms
levined past tense, levins plural, Levins plural, levins singular
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A _____ split the old oak in two.
Etymology
From Middle English levene, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly going back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "bright, to shine."
Rhymes for levin
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What does “levin” mean?
The word “levin” means lightning, or a flash of bright light (a poetic or archaic word). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for lightning, mostly seen in poetry.
How do you pronounce “levin”?
“Levin” is pronounced LEH-vihn (/ˈlɛvɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “levin” in a sentence?
Here is “levin” used in a sentence: “A levin split the old oak in two.”
What part of speech is “levin”?
“Levin” is a noun.
Where does the word “levin” come from?
The word “levin” comes from Middle English. From Middle English levene, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly going back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "bright, to shine.".
Is “levin” a common word?
“Levin” is an uncommon word in modern English.