lea
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A length of yarn used for cloth, about 80 or 120 yards
- noun
- /liː/
- Archaic
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lea
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lea in the textile sense names a measured 'length' of thread used by weavers and spinners. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a neat loop of yarn measured and ready to use, so asking for another lea means asking for another fixed piece of yarn.