lamed

[ lah-mid, -med ]

noun

1. the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

lamed

/ ˈlamɛd; ˈlɑːmɪd /

noun

1. the 12th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (ל), transliterated as l Alsolamedhˈlamɛd

Other Words From

• un·lamed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamed¹

1655–65; < Hebrew lāmēdh; lambda

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamed¹

from Hebrew, literally: ox goad (from its shape)

Example Sentences

In a country with almost no space for dissent, a tightly leashed media and a lamed opposition, Mr. el-Sisi’s victory is not a matter of great suspense.

From New York Times

“Looking at one of the fragments with a magnifying glass, I thought I saw a small, faded letter - a lamed, the Hebrew letter 'L',” said Professor Joan Taylor of King’s College London, in the statement.

From Fox News

Now, lamed by pain, he went hesitantly, and did not raise his face, the left side of which was white with scars.

From Literature

Out on the verge he found Dandelion urging Haystack, who was lamed and spent.

From Literature

With Mr Videgaray gone and Mr Peña lamed, the identity of the next president could be the only decision of consequence to be taken over the next two years.

From Economist