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· Old English
lǣs
3 English words descend from Old English
lǣs
, most common first.
less
Used for constructing syntactic diminutive comparatives of adjectives and adverbs.
lease
An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.
leasow
(Green) land as opposed to flood or desert; a pasture.