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lacritinA glycoprotein found in tears and saliva.lacteninA nitrogenous substance present in milk, with antimicrobial properties.lacticinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Lactococcus lactis.lactocinAny of a class of bacteriocins produced by Lactobacillus bacteria.lactofenA selective herbicide derived from acifluorfenlactogen(biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.lactucin(organic chemistry) One of the essential ingredients of lactucarium, having analgesic and sedative properties.lactucon(organic chemistry, obsolete) Synonym of lactucerin.ladlemanA man employed in a metalworks to ladle the molten metal.ladyfernAlternative form of lady fern.ladyporn(informal) Erotic literature written by and/or intended to appeal to women.laevulinAlternative form of levulin.lahmacunA dish of Arab origin consisting of a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb).lahmajunAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lamajoonAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lamajounAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lamantin(archaic) Synonym of manatee.lambskinThe skin of a very young sheep, especially prepared with the fleece still attached. A very fine form of leather.lamentinAlternative form of lamantin.lancaran(music) In gamelan music, a cycle of 16 beats in the sequence TWTN TPTN TPTN TPTG, where T indicates the strike of the ketuk, P the kempul, N the kenong, G the simultaneous gong and kenong, and W the wela, the pause where the kempul is omitted.lancemanA soldier armed with a lance.lancininA particular steroid glycoside.landsmanA person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.landsmen(irregular) plural of landsmanlangerin(biochemistry) An antigen produced by Langerhans cellslanthornArchaic form of lantern.lantzmanA fellow Jew who grew up in the same Eastern European shtetl as the speaker.lariatinAny of a group of antimycobacterial lasso peptides produced by Rhodococcuslarrigan(historical) A kind of leather boot.larrikin(by extension, Australia, slang) A high-spirited person who playfully rebels against authority and conventional norms; a maverick or scamp.larrykinAlternative spelling of larrikin.larrymanObsolete spelling of lorryman.lasergunAlternative spelling of laser gun.lasslorn(obsolete) Forsaken by one's lass or mistress.lastbornThe youngest child of a family.latchman(rail transport, historical) A person employed to run in front of a locomotive and open the latch to turn it into a siding for trams to pass.latchpan(obsolete) Synonym of dripping pan.lathemanA person who operates a lathe.latherin(biochemistry) A surfactant protein, found in the sweat of equines, which allows sweat to penetrate the waterproof coat and there evaporate and cool the animal.latschenSynonym of krummholz (“dense low matted bushes at the tree-line”).lavandinA commercially important type of lavender, Lavandula × intermedia, which is a hybrid between English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and spike lavender, (Lavandula latifolia), combining the sweeter fragrance of the former with the stronger, faster growth of the latter.lavation(obsolete) washing or cleansing.laxationThe act of loosening or slackening, or the state of being loosened or slackened.laywomanA woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun).laywomenplural of laywomanleadsman(nautical) A sailor who takes soundings with a lead, measuring the depth of water.leadsmenplural of leadsmanleathern(dated) Made of leather.lebectin(organic chemistry) A lectin in the venom of the viper Macrovipera lebetina.lecithin(organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).lecticanAny of a family of proteoglycans that are components of the extracellular matrix.legalman(military) An enlisted sailor who serves as a paralegal.legationThe purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)legisign(Peircean semiotics) A sign that consists in a general idea, norm, or law.legumain(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins and small-molecule substrates at -Asn-Xaa- bonds.lengthen(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.lenition(phonetics, phonology) A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).lentinan(biochemistry) A glucan found in the fruiting body of shiitake (Lentinula edodes).lentogenA lentogenic virusleprolinA preparation of the toxin of the lepra bacillus, formerly used in treating leprosy.leprominA preparation of the leprosy bacillus, used in diagnostic tests to identify what kind of leprosy a person has.leptosin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic glycoside found exclusively in manuka honeylernaeanAlternative form of lernean.leucocinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by bacteria of the genus Leuconostoc.leucosin(dated) chrysolaminarinleupaxin(biochemistry) A particular protein that is preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells and is most homologous to the focal adhesion protein paxillin.levation(archaic) The act of raising; elevation or upward motion, such as of a corpse in a religious service, or that produced by the action of a levator musclelevelmanA surveyor who operates a leveling instrument.levermanSomeone employed to operate a lever.lewissonA cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones.libationThe act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.lichenanSynonym of lichenin.lichenin(biochemistry) A glucan found in some lichens.lidderon(rare, archaic, dialectal) One who is lazy, idle, or bad; rascal; scoundrel; a weakling.liegemanA male vassal (subject of a sovereign or lord).liegemenplural of liegemanliensman(historical) A kind of vassal in Germanylifespan(biology) The length of time for which an organism lives.ligandinGlutathione S-transferaseligationSomething that ties, a ligature.lightgunAlternative form of light gun.lightmanA man who carries or takes care of a light.lightpenAlternative spelling of light pen.limation(archaic) The act of filing, polishing, or refining.limekilnA furnace used to produce lime from limestone.limettin(organic chemistry) Synonym of citropten.limousinA breed of beef cattle.linchpinA pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.linescanAlternative form of line scan.linesman(soccer) An assistant referee.linesmenplural of linesmanlinksmenplural of linksmanlinkspanA kind of drawbridge used mainly to move vehicles on and off a ro-ro vessel or ferry.linolein(organic chemistry) A triglyceride containing three linoleic acid residueslionskinThe skin of a lion.liquamen(historical) A fish sauce used in Ancient Rome.lirationmalacology A helical line, ridge or row of bumps spiraling around the shell of a gastropod.litation(rare, obsolete) sacrificelithsman(historical) A warrior-sailor during the rule of Danish kings of England (especially from Canute onwards).litracenA tricyclic antidepressant drug, never marketed.littleinAlternative form of littlun.livescanA system for electronically and inklessly recording fingerprints.lluellinAlternative form of fluellin.loadsmanObsolete spelling of lodesman (“pilot”).lobationThe quality of having lobes.lobbyman(dated) A male lobbyist.locationA particular point or place in physical space.lockdown(US) A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting.locksmanA man who operates a lock on a river or canal.locsiton(physics) A form of exciton that has only a local effect.locutionA phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.lodesman(historical, nautical) A pilot; navigator.loftsmanA draftsman who uses the lofting technique.loftsmenplural of loftsmanlogicianA person who studies or teaches logic.logitianObsolete form of logician.loinskinA garment, made of animal skin, that covers the loins (crotch).longeronA thin strip of wood or metal, to which the skin of an aircraft is fastened.longhornA breed of beef cattle, having long horns, bred in Texas and other parts of southwest United States.longipin(organic chemistry) A particular melampolide found in Melampodium longipes.longjohnAlternative form of long-john.longspunlong-winded; tedious; excessively longlookdownAn oddly-shaped Atlantic marine fish, Selene vomer.loonybinAlternative form of loony binloresman(now rare) An instructor or teacher of traditional wisdom.loricrinA major protein component of the cornified cell envelope found in terminally differentiated epidermal cells.lorrymanA person employed to operate a lorry (cart or wagon for transporting coke etc.).losartan(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug that is taken orally in the form of its potassium salt C₂₂H₂₂ClKN₆O and blocks the action of the physiologically active form of angiotensin.lotrifenA particular heterocyclic compound.lougheen(Ireland) A small lough.lovelornAbandoned or forsaken by one's lover; having constant bad luck in romance; desperate for love.lovermanA man who is skilled at making love.lubricin(biochemistry) Any of a class of water-soluble glycoproteins that provide lubrication to articular cartilage.luciaminA particular steroid glycoside.lunarianAlternative letter-case form of Lunarian.lunationA month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase.luncheonA formal meal served in the middle of the day.lupophonA woodwind instrument like an oboe.lurryman(mining) One who handles or manages a lurry.lutationThe act or method of luting vessels, of cementing vessels using lute (the material)lutecian(mineralogy) Containing lutetium.luteolin(organic chemistry) A particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidantlutropinluteinizing hormoneluxation(medicine) The act of luxating, or the state of being luxated; a dislocation or displacement.lynchpinAlternative form of linchpin.lyterian(medicine, obsolete, rare) Of or pertaining to lysis