lief — liefly, adv. /leef/, adv. 1. gladly; willingly: I would as lief go south as not. adj. Archaic. 2. willing; desirous. 3. dear; beloved; treasured. [bef. 900; ME leef, OE leof; c. D lief, G lieb, ON ljufr, Goth liufs; akin to LOVE] * * * … Universalium
