"ly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} ly (plural lys)
  1. (astronomy) Abbreviation of light year. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: light year Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: LY, lightyear Derived forms: kly, Mly, Gly Related terms: psc, pc Translations (Translations): al [feminine] (French), a.l. [feminine] (French), AL [feminine] (French), A.L. [feminine] (French)

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Alternative forms

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