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Definition of Leastwise
1. Adverb. If nothing else ('leastwise' is informal and 'leastways' is colloquial). "The influence of economists--or at any rate of economics--is far-reaching"
Definition of Leastwise
1. Adverb. (informal) "at least". ¹
2. Adverb. minimally ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Leastwise
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Leastwise
Literary usage of Leastwise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1849)
"... they will), or at leastwise and in the meantime to leave them arbitrary, for
men according to their several different judgements, to use or not to use ..."
2. The History of the Church & Manor of Wigan in the County of Lancaster by George Thomas Orlando Bridgeman (1889)
"My aim is only to cast water on that fire which is already kindled, or leastwise
that none may get a stick from this place to increase the flame, ..."
3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1984 learned See ALLEGED 2. leary See LEERY, LEARY. leastways, leastwise These
two synonymous ... leastwise, I haven't met it —Chicago Daily Tribune. 6 Nov. ..."
4. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"Illustrations of:— 'Or leastwise that the robber would be made to answer for it.
... leastwise, he'm no right to go spying here on our quay. ..."
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