levee
An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
(US) The steep bank of a river.
(US) The border of an irrigated field.
(US) A pier or other landing place on a river.
(US) To keep within a channel by means of levees.
(obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
The sturdy hind now attends the levee of his fellow-labourer the ox […]
A reception of visitors held after getting up.
A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
I must take my leave, for the Cardinal holds a levee to-day, and let those fail in attendance who want nothing.
To attend the levee or levees of.