v. t. [ Cf. F. léser, L. laesus, p. p. of laedere. ] To hurt. [ Obs. ] B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ See Lose. ] To lose. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
They would rather leese their friend than their jest. Lord Burleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]