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Levant proper noun the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea variously: a. Syria, Israel, Jordan, Gaza b. Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Gaza, Egypt. c. Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Gaza, Egypt. *Etymology:* French levant (sun's point of rising) < lever < Latin levare to rise. *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for Levant* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

levant noun disappearing, Disappearing or absconding after losing a bet. = verb To abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying money or debts. 1885: In a mighty little time their husbands played them false and, taking whatever they could lay hands upon, levanted and left them in the lurch. " Sir Richard Burton, The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Night 16 1922: He died of a Tuesday. Got the run. Levanted with the cash of a few ads. " James Joyce, Ulysses adjective (heraldry) rising, Rising, of an animal. *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for levant* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

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