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leal

adjective
\ˈlēl \

Definition of leal 

chiefly Scotland

: loyal, true

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leally \ˈlē-ə(l)-lē, ˈlēl-lē \ adverb

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 Photo: daniel leal-olivas/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Mr. Christoffersen says, for example, that the U.K.’s hope to remain as an associate member of EU bodies regulating chemicals, medicines and aviation will almost inevitably be dashed. — Stephen Fidler, WSJ, "Britain and the EU Are Pulling Back From the Cliff—For Now," 27 Apr. 2018 Photo: daniel leal-olivas/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Publicis is only now recovering some poise after years of subpar growth. — Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, "Publicis Shows WPP Has Long Road to Recovery," 19 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of leal

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for leal

Middle English leel, from Anglo-French leal — more at loyal

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