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lists

[ lists ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

lists

/ lɪsts /

history
1. the enclosed field of combat at a tournament
2. the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament
any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc
enter the lists
enter the lists to engage in a conflict, controversy, etc

Origin of lists¹

1350–1400; Middle English listes, plural of liste list ²

Origin of lists¹

C14: plural of list ² (border, boundary)

enter the lists, to involve oneself in a conflict or contest:
to enter the lists against the protective tariff.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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