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noun
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the matériel and services supplied by the U.S. to its allies during World War II under an act of Congress (Lend-Lease Act) passed in 1941: such aid was to be repaid in kind after the war.
2.
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verb (used with object)
3.
to supply (matériel or services) as authorized by the Lend-Lease Act.
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Lend-lease
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| to flee; abscond: |
| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
Origin:
1935–40
1935–40
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| lend-lease | |
| —n | |
| (during World War II) the system organized by the US in 1941 by which equipment and services were provided for countries fighting Germany | |
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