Leve (?), a.

Dear. See Lief.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Leve, n. & v.

Same as 3d & 4th Leave.

[Obs.]

 

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Leve, v. i.

To live.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Leve, v. t. [OE., fr. AS. lfan, abbrev. fr. gelfan. See Believe.]

To believe.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Leve, v. t. [OE. leven, AS. lfan, lfan. See Leave permission.]

To grant; -- used esp. in exclamations or prayers followed by a dependent clause.

[Obs.]

God leve all be well. Chaucer.

 

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