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Webster 1913 Edition
Leisure
Lei′sure
(lē′zhū̍r; 135)
, Noun.
[OE.
leisere
, leiser
, OF. leisir
, F. loisir
, orig., permission, fr. L. licere
to be permitted. See License
.] 1.
Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment.
The desire of
leisure
is much more natural than of business and care. Sir W. Temple.
2.
Time at one’s command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.
He sighed, and had no
leisure
more to say. Dryden.
At leisure
. (a)
Free from occupation; not busy.
(b)
In a leisurely manner; at a convenient time.
Lei′sure
,Adj.
Unemployed;
as,
. leisure
hoursWebster 1828 Edition
Leisure
LEISURE
,Noun.
1.
Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment.The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care.
I shall leave with him that rebuke to be considered at his leisure.
2.
Convenience of time.He sigh'd, and had no leisure more to say. [Not used.]