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Meaning of lief

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lief

Pronunciation:/liːf/

adjective

Definitions

Beloved, dear, agreeable.
Ready, willing.

adverb

Definitions

Readily, willingly, rather.
Example: I'd as lief have one as t'other.

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lief

noun

Definitions

The fibre by which the petioles of the date palm are bound together, from which various kinds of cordage are made.

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