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lief

lief(
lif
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
1.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(gladly)
a. de buen grado
I'd as lief be in a blazing inferno as be in this glorious city if it should mean I cannot have thee.De buen grado estaría en un infierno ardiente antes de en esta gloriosa ciudad si eso significara que no te puedo tener.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
2.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(beloved)
a. bienquisto
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
My lief wife, I shall return to thee as soon as God allows.Mi esposa bienquista, volveré a ti tan pronto como Dios lo permita.
3.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(willing)
a. dispuesto
This knight's lief squire followed him into battle.El escudero dispuesto del caballero lo siguió a la batalla.
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