(biology) A phenomenon concerning the suppression or prolongation of estrous cycles of mature female mice (and other rodents), when females are housed in groups and isolated from males.

(Scotland) on one's own; alone

A technique for estimating the saturated vapor pressure at a given temperature for all components for which the critical pressure, the critical temperature, and the acentric factor are known.

A town in Alabama. / A city in Florida. / A city, the county seat of Lee County, Georgia, United States. / A town, the county seat of Loudoun County, in northern Virginia, United States.

(obsolete) To lose.

(obsolete) To release, set free. / (obsolete) To loosen, unfasten.

(obsolete, transitive) To hurt.

Alternative form of liefsome

A surname originating as a matronymic.

(of the aroma or flavor of a wine) Rich in a way that indicates, and results from, long contact with lees. / (of wine) Having such an aroma or flavor.