noun A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.
the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship
noun Calm, peace.
adjective Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.
lee side, lee shore, lee helm
noun Lees; dregs.
noun Obsolete form of li (“traditional Chinese unit of distance”).