lover's leap

noun

1. a high area, as on a cliff, from which frustrated or grieving lovers jump or are reputed to have jumped to their death.
2. Backgammon. a player's move from ace point to twelve point in one roll of the dice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lover's leap¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

That is, unless you two want to stand there on the edge of Lovers Leap and think sad thoughts.

From Project Gutenberg

No human bones have been found, and no lovers leap has been designated.

From Project Gutenberg