Lea, n. [Cf. Lay, n. (that which is laid), 4.] Textile Manuf. (a)
A measure of yarn; for linen, 300 yards; for cotton, 120 yards; a lay.
(b)
A set of warp threads carried by a loop of the heddle.
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Lea, n. [OE. ley, lay, As. le�xa0;h, le�xa0;; akin to Prov. G. lon bog, morass, grove, and perh. to L. lucus grove, E. light, n.]
A meadow or sward land; a grassy field.
"Plow-torn
leas."
Shak.
The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the lea.
Gray.
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