Meaning of leastwise in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    leastwise

    Definitions

    1. if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)

    Examples

    • « 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 »

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