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leese - What does it mean?

Definition of 'leese'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) (only attested in compounds), from Germanic.

Verb

(lees)
  • (obsolete) To lose.
  • * Lord Burleigh
  • They would rather leese their friend than their jest.

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) .

    Verb

    (lees)
  • (obsolete) To release, set free.
  • (obsolete) To loosen, unfasten.