liv

IPA: ɫˈɪv

Root Word: Liv

A diminutive of the female given names Olive and Olivia.
A female given name. From Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish, from Old Norse "hlíf," meaning "defense, protection; byrnie, shield" Influenced by the modern Scandinavian word "liv" meaning "life."
A member of the Livonian people.
A surname from Khmer.
(after a qualification) University of Liverpool, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.

Examples of "liv" in Sentences

In fhort'liv'd charms let others place their joys*
Sen fÃ¥r en extatisk Springsteen skaka liv i kropp och sjÃ¤l m ...
Follies of my Life, and of all such as liv'd in that way whose whole
So he rode home with Mr. Ruralfree'liv'ry and all his sacks of mail.
Mitt Ewok Hus er ikke meget interessant, er mitt liv utrolig interessant imidlertid.
"Mr. Ruralfree'liv'ry" shook his whip at them, then hollered "Whoa!" and stopped the old horse; and Jib hollered "Whoa!" and stopped his mules, right at the Landing.
For example, a search in the UK that begins with "liv" is probably headed for a query related to "Liverpool," while in the US it would be for one of the most vital organs in the human body.
"Special d'liv'ry -- just come," announced George, holding the letter high, out of easy reach, while he read in exultant accents the traitorous address: "'Perceval Sybarite, Esquire, Care of Messrs. Whigham and Wimper'!