LEVE

Leve, a.

Definition: Dear. See Lief. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Leve, n. & v.

Definition: Same as 3d & 4th Leave. [Obs.]

Leve, v. i.

Definition: To live. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Leve, v. t. Etym: [OE., fr. AS. l, abbrev. fr. gel. See Believe.]

Definition: To believe. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Leve, v. t. Etym: [OE. leven, AS. l, l. See Leave permission.]

Definition: To grant; -- used esp. in exclamations or prayers followed by a dependent clause. [Obs.] God leve all be well. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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