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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lefe,) Leif, adv. [North. and north midl. ME. lefe (15th c.), leff, ME. leve (c 1250), f. Lefe,a.] Dearly. —a1500 K. Hart 827.
Thair is na man suld cheris thé sa leif [: theif]
