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Probably short form of luxuriant. Hertford word.'—Blanch.


Luxer, subs. (Winchester College).—See quot.

1878. Adams, Winchester College, s.v. Luxer. A handsome fellow, I presume from luxuries, it being a pleasure to look at him?


Luxuries. See Bar.


Lyb-beg, subs. (old).—A bed.


Lyerby (or Lig-by), subs. (old).—A keep (q.v.).


Lyp, verb. (old).—To lie down.—Harman (1567).


Lypken. See Libken.


Lyribliring, subs. (Old Cant).—Warbling or singing.

1580. Philip Sidney, Arcadia, iii. p. 395. So may her ears be led, Her ears where musike lives, To heare and not despise Thy lyribliring cries.