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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy