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Definition of Lief
1. Adverb. In a willing manner. "I would fain do it"
Definition of Lief
1. n. Same as Lif.
2. a. Dear; beloved.
3. n. A dear one; a sweetheart.
4. adv. Gladly; willingly; freely; -- now used only in the phrases, had as lief, and would as lief; as, I had, or would, as lief go as not.
Definition of Lief
1. Adjective. (archaic) beloved, dear, agreeable ¹
2. Adjective. (archaic) willing ¹
3. Adverb. (archaic except UK dialectal) Readily, willingly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lief
1. willing [adj LIEFER, LIEFEST] : LIEFLY [adv] - See also: willing
Medical Definition of Lief
1. A dear one; a sweetheart. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lief
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