释义 |
ˈlessest, a. Obs. or dial. [f. less a. + -est, after lesser.] Least. (Also absol.)
1553Becon Reliques of Rome (1563) 200* Betwene two euils the lessest is to be chosen. a1564― Humble Supplic. Wks. iii. 25 If these spiteful spiritual Sorcerers can not do the lessest, we can neuer beleue, that they are able to doe the greatest. 1823Moor Suffolk Words 513 Lessest, least. Sometimes leasest—lessest—lessest—little, and littlest. |