leastwise Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
at any rate; leastways; at least.
- at least he survived
- they felt--at any rate Jim felt--relieved though still wary
- the influence of economists--or at any rate of economics--is far-reaching
WordNet
Least"ways`, Least"wise` adverb
(Also<
- Leastways
- Leastwise
)
Definitions
At least; at all events. Colloq. Fuller.