list1
n.
- a number of connected items or names written consecutively.
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(lists)
historical palisades enclosing an area for a tournament.
▸the scene of a contest.
- a selvedge of a piece of fabric.
v.
- make a list of.
▸include in a list.
- archaic enlist for military service.
Phrase
- enter the lists
issue or accept a challenge.
Derivative
Etymology
OE līste (denoting a border or edging), of Gmc origin; sense 2 from OFr. lisse; sense 1 from Fr. liste.
list2
v.
(of a ship) lean over to one side.
n.
an instance of listing.
Etymology
C17: of unknown origin.
list3
v.
want; like.
n.
desire; inclination.
Etymology
OE lystan (v.), of Gmc origin, from a base meaning ‘pleasure’.