English Dictionary

levee

/ˈlɛvi/

noun

(obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest. / A reception of visitors held after getting up. / A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

The levee of the river was a sight to behold.

意味（1）

(obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

And look before you were up in the morning, though you were a punctual courtier at the sun's levee

意味（2）

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

意味（3）

A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

I must take my leave, for the Cardinal holds a levee to-day, and let those fail in attendance who want nothing.