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levin

American  
[lev-in] / ˈlɛv ɪn /

noun

Archaic.
  1. lightning.


levin British  
/ ˈlɛvɪn /

noun

  1. an archaic word for lightning

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Etymology

Origin of levin

1200–50; Middle English levene, obscurely akin to Gothic lauhmuni (akin to Latin lūmen light)

Example Sentences

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Stern claims to have met Levin Zhu, the son of the former premier Zhu Rongji.

From BBC

As Joanne Kaufman writes in her review, Sara Levin’s novel builds on a whimsical premise to create “a moving meditation on loneliness, longing and familial short leashes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Amanda Levin, director of policy analysis at environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council, conducted the analysis of emissions data that companies reported to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Now there’s evidence that they are reducing the use of these pollution controls,” said Levin.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a phone interview Tuesday, Levin said he was appreciative that Quintino accepted the invitation and that she has advocated for the Dignity Act, a bipartisan proposal to reform the U.S. immigration system.

From Los Angeles Times