Definition of lief

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Lief (adv.) Gladly; willingly; freely; -- now used only in the phrases, had as lief, and would as lief; as, I had, or would, as lief go as not..

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Stereoplasm :: Stereomonoscope (n.) An instrument with two lenses, by which an image of a single picture projected upon a screen of ground glass is made to present an appearance of relief, and may be viewed by several persons at once..
Rationalize :: Rationalize (v. i.) To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism..
Presumption :: Presumption (n.) The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof..
Credibleness :: Credibleness (n.) The quality or state of being credible; worthiness of belief; credibility.
Beliefful :: Beliefful (a.) Having belief or faith.
Assure :: Assure (v. t.) To declare to, solemnly; to assert to (any one) with the design of inspiring belief or confidence..
Likely :: Likely (a.) Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story..
Orthodoxy :: Orthodoxy (n.) By extension, said of any correct doctrine or belief..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The period of the night during which a person does duty as a sentinel, or guard; the time from the placing of a sentinel till his relief; hence, a division of the night..
Hope :: Hope (v. t.) To desire with expectation or with belief in the possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of..
Survivance :: Survival (n.) Any habit, usage, or belief, remaining from ancient times, the origin of which is often unknown, or imperfectly known..
Idea :: Idea (n.) A belief, option, or doctrine; a characteristic or controlling principle; as, an essential idea; the idea of development..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Homoiousian :: Homoiousian (a.) Of or pertaining to Homoiousians, or their belief..
Relief :: Relief (n.) A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant..
Infralapsarianism :: Infralapsarianism (n.) The doctrine, belief, or principles of the Infralapsarians..
Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..
Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..
Millenniarism :: Millenniarism (n.) Belief in, or expectation of, the millennium; millenarianism..
Proofless :: Proofless (a.) Wanting sufficient evidence to induce belief; not proved.
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