a leash of foxes

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• Leash — (l[=e]sh), n. [OE. lese, lees, leece, OF. lesse, F. laisse, LL. laxa, fr. L. laxus loose. See {Lax}.] 1. A thong of leather, or a long cord, by which a person may hold or restrain an animal, such as a falconer holding his hawk, or a courser his… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Leash — For other uses, see Leash (disambiguation). A clip on leash attached to a dog s collar. A leash (also called a lead, lead line or tether) is a rope or similar material attached to the neck or head of an animal for restraint or control. On the… …   Wikipedia

• leash — /leesh/, n. 1. a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead. 2. check; curb; restraint: to keep one s temper in leash; a tight leash on one s subordinates. 3. Hunting. a brace and a half, as of foxes or hounds. v.t …   Universalium

• leash — [[t]liʃ[/t]] n. 1) a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead 2) control; restraint: to keep one s temper in leash[/ex] 3) a brace and a half, as of foxes or hounds; set of three animals 4) to secure or control… …   From formal English to slang

• leash — noun Etymology: Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go Date: 14th century 1. a. a line for leading or restraining an animal b. something that restrains ; the state of being restrained …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• To keep a person on a short leash — Leash Leash (l[=e]sh), n. [OE. lese, lees, leece, OF. lesse, F. laisse, LL. laxa, fr. L. laxus loose. See {Lax}.] 1. A thong of leather, or a long cord, by which a person may hold or restrain an animal, such as a falconer holding his hawk, or a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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