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berkshire words.
LUMPY.—Heavy in appearance; clumsily formed; also looking sullenly cross is described as "lookin' lumpy awver 't."
LUSH.—To drink freely of intoxicating liquors.
LYE.—Water which has been filtered through wood- ashes, and so rendered soft for washing purposes.
LYE-LITCH.—The tub used to contain the ashes and water when "lye" is made.
LYNCHES.—The green banks or divisions of "lands."
