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Full Glossary for The Catcher in the Rye

Judas Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus (Matthew 26:14, 48).

Lastex trademarked term for a fine, round, rubber thread wound with cotton, rayon, silk, etc., and woven or knitted into fabric.

Lord Randal My Son refers to an anonymous medieval ballad of northern England or Scotland.

louse a person regarded as mean, contemptible, etc.

lousy with dough here, oversupplied with money.

lousy with rocks here, wearing a good deal of jewelry, possibly diamonds.

the Lunts Alfred Lunt (1893–1977) and Lynn Fontanne (1887–1983), husband and wife, were revered stage actors of the day, often performing together.

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