v. t. [ Abbrev. fr. alegge. ] To lighten; to allay. [ Obs. ] Rom. of R. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ See Lay, v. t. ] To lay. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ From Leg. ] Having (such or so many) legs; -- used in composition; as, a long-legged man; a two-legged animal. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖‖ } a. & adv. [ It. ] (Mus.) Light or graceful; in a light, delicate, and brisk style. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ From Leg. ] A cover for the leg, like a long gaiter. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. & vb. n., from Leg, v. t. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. having tall spindly stems; -- of plants. [ wns=1 ]
Syn. -- tall-growing. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. Having long legs. [ wns=2 ] Thackeray.
Syn. -- long-legged, long-shanked. [ 1913 Webster ]