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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lefy,) Leiffy, a. [Late ME. levy (c 1420), e.m.E. leaffy (1552), leavy, f. Lefe n.1] Leafy, abounding in leaves. —1513 Doug. viii. i. 35.
Leiffy redis dekkis weill hys haris
