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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
LEEVE, n. Also liv. A pause, lull, breathing-space, as between waves, hence a chance, opportunity (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1899 Shetland News (18 March):
Wait a leeve, noo, boys.
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