leese Meaning, Definition & Usage

Leese transitive verb

Etymology

See Lose.

Definitions

1. To lose. Obs.

   They would rather leese their friend than their jest. Lord Burleigh.

Leese transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. f. léser, L.laesus, p. p. of laedere.

Definitions

1. To hurt. Obs. B. Jonson.