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a⋅lee

[uh-lee]
–adverb, adjective Nautical.
upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather ).

Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See a- 1 , lee 1
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a·lee   (ə-lē')   
adv.  At, on, or to the leeward side.
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