Main Entry:

¹least

Pronunciation:

\ˈlēst\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superl. of lǣssa less

Date:

before 12th century

superlative of ¹little

1: lowest in importance or position2 a: smallest in size or degree b: being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size <the least bittern> c: smallest possible : slightest