list 1  (l ĭst)
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n.1. A series of names, words, or other items written, printed, or imagined one after the other: a shopping list; a guest list; a list of things to do. 2. A considerable number; a long series: recited a list of dates memorized. v. list·ed, list·ing, lists v.tr.1. To make a list of; itemize: listed his previous jobs. 2. To enter in a list; register: listed each item received. 3. To put (oneself) in a specific category: lists herself as an artist. 4. Archaic To recruit. v.intr.1. To have a stated list price: a radio that lists for ten dollars over the sale price. 2. Archaic To enlist in the armed forces.
[French liste, from Old French, from Old Italian lista, of Germanic origin.]
lister n. |
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list 2  (l ĭst)
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n.1. a. A narrow strip, especially of wood. c. A border or selvage of cloth. 2. A stripe or band of color. 3. a. often lists An arena for jousting tournaments or other contests. b. A place of combat. c. An area of controversy. 4. A ridge thrown up between two furrows by a lister in plowing. 5. Obsolete A boundary; a border. tr.v. list·ed, list·ing, lists 1. To cover, line, or edge with list. 2. To cut a thin strip from the edge of. 3. To furrow or plant (land) with a lister.
[Middle English, from Old English līste.] |
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list 3  (l ĭst)
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n. An inclination to one side, as of a ship; a tilt. intr. & tr.v. list·ed, list·ing, lists To lean or cause to lean to the side: The damaged ship listed badly to starboard. Erosion first listed, then toppled the spruce tree.
[Origin unknown.] |
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list 4  (l ĭst)
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intr. & tr.v. list·ed, list·ing, lists Archaic To listen or listen to.
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list 5  (l ĭst) Archaic
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v. list·ed, list·ing, lists v.tr. To be pleasing to; suit. v.intr. To be disposed; choose. n. A desire or inclination.
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