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leastways

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least·ways  (lstwz)
adv. Chiefly Southern U.S.
At least.
leastways or US & Canad leastwise
Adverb
Informal at least; anyway
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Adv.1.leastways - if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial); "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"
at least, leastwise, at any rate
colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
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"Us two being now alone," resumed Joe, "and me having the intentions and abilities to stay not many minutes more, I will now conclude - leastways begin - to mention what have led to my having had the present honour.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
But you're able to hear, I reckon; leastways, your ears is big enough.
Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
I didn't like to interfere for it wasn't any of my business, but I knew they hadn't ought to be ridin' about that time of night, leastways not the girl--it wasn't right and it wasn't safe.
The Son Of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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