Pronounced: HI, verb
Notes: I did recognized this word until after I read the definition
Yesterday’s word
The word lief, as an adverb, means “willingly; gladly; readily”. As as adjective, it means
- dear; beloved
- willing
First usage
Our word came into English in the late 800s
Background / Comments
Our word is one of the oldest words that have been posted. Our word came from the Old English word leof (dear).
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