-liest

See also: liest

Old English

Alternative forms

• -lēast

Etymology

-lēas (“-less”) +‎ -þ (“-th, -ness”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌli͜yːst/

Suffix

-līest

1. (West Saxon) suffix denoting lack, want or absence of; -lessness

   metelīest ― lack of food, foodlessness

   andġietlēast ― lack of understanding