ley line en · NOUN
Etymology
From ley (“meadow”) + line. Coined by archaeologist Alfred Watkins, who believed that the toponyms ley, lea and leigh indicated Neolithic paths.
Meanings
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A supposed alignment of ancient sacred sites, such as megalith structures, along straight lines of mystical power.
Glastonbury had long been associated with myths of ancient kings, witchcraft, ley-lines and wart curing[.]
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ley lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |