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lief

2 entries found.
  1. 1lief (adjective)
  2. 2lief (adverb)

Main Entry:
1lief Listen to the pronunciation of 1lief Listen to the pronunciation of 1lief
Pronunciation:
\ˈlēf, ˈlēv\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English lief, lef, from Old English lēof; akin to Old English lufu love
Date:
before 12th century
1archaic : dear, beloved2archaic : willing, glad
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