LEAVENING
Leav"en*ing, n.
1. The act of making light, or causing to ferment, by means of leaven.
2. That which leavens or makes light. Bacon.
LEAVENOUS
Leav"en*ous, a.
Defn: Containing leaven. Milton.
LEAVER
Leav"er, n.
Defn: One who leaves, or withdraws.
LEAVES
Leaves, n.,
Defn: pl. of Leaf.
LEAVE-TAKING
Leave"-tak`ing, n.