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A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

A string-course or horizontal suit of moldings, such as the base moldings of a building. Oxf. Gloss.

of a contract or satisfaction of a claim that which the law prescribes or permits, and at such time and place as the law prescribes or permits.

Having (such or so many) legs; -- used in composition; as, a long-legged man; a two-legged animal.

Such as can be lent. Sherwood.

when fastened, unless certain movable lettered rings or disks forming a part of in are in such a position (indicated by a particular combination of the letters) as to permit the bolt to be withdrawn. A strange lock that opens with AMEN. Beau. & Fl. -- Letter paper, paper for writing letters on; especially, a size of pa…

with, or on an equality with, something; hence, to accord; to agree; to suit. [Obs.] With such accommodation and besort As levels with her breeding. Shak.

Universal lever, a machine formed by a combination of a lever with the wheel and axle, in such a manner as to convert the reciprocating motion of the lever into a continued rectilinear motion of some body to which the power is applied.

employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices, the music of the services, etc.

igies, or other signs, tending to expose another to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Such publication is indictable at common law.

om; permission to go freely within certain limits; also, the place or limits within which such freedom is exercised; as, the liberties of a prison.

A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books. Holland.

oper authorities to perform certain acts or to carry on a certain business, which without such permission would be illegal; a grant of permission; as, a license to preach, to practice medicine, to sell gunpowder or intoxicating liquors. To have a license and a leave at London to dwell. P. Plowman.

false; as, a man's actions may give the lie to his words. -- White lie, a euphemism for such lies as one finds it convenient to tell, and excuses himself for telling.

under Had. Full lief me were this counsel for to hide. Chaucer. Death me liefer were than such despite. Spenser.

Such as can be lifted.

Such as can be lighted.

Bearing only ligulate flowers; -- said of a large suborder of composite plants, such as the dandelion, hawkweed, etc.

Such as can be liked; such as to attract liking; as, a likable person. Thackeray.

Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome. Shak. Milton.