Leese1, v. t.
[A-S. leósan.] To lose. [Obs.] See LOSE.
I have seen many so ready to grip and gird, as they would rather leese their friend than their jest. Lord Burleigh.
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Leese2, v. t.
v. t. [Lat. lædere, læsum.] To hurt. [Obs.]