Associations to the word «Lief»

Wiktionary

LIEF, adjective. (archaic) beloved, dear, agreeable
LIEF, adjective. (archaic) willing
LIEF, adverb. (archaic) (except UK dialectal) Readily, willingly.

Dictionary definition

LIEF, adverb. In a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca