leastwise

adverb

least·wise ˈlēst-ˌwīz

Synonyms of leastwise

: at least

leastwise, that's what I heard

Examples of leastwise in a Sentence

leastwise you have a job, and that's more than some folks can say

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leastwise was in the 15th century

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leastwise

adverb

least·wise ˈlēs-ˌtwīz

: at least

leastwise, that's what I heard

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