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leastwise


least·wise

adv \-ˌwīz\

Definition of LEASTWISE

: at least <leastwise, that's what I heard>

Examples of LEASTWISE

  1. <leastwise you have a job, and that's more than some folks can say>

First Known Use of LEASTWISE

15th century

Related to LEASTWISE

Synonyms: anyhow, anyway, leastways [dialect], always

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