Definition of Liesure
Lei"sure (lē"zh&usl;r; 135), n.
[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, a. Unemployed; as,
leisure hours.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- freedom provided by the cessation of activities
- time free from work or duties
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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