LESS
Less, adv. Etym: [AS. l. See Less, adj., and cf. Lest.]
Defn: Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.
LESS
Less, n.
1. A smaller portion or quantity. The children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less. Ex. xvi. 17.
2. The inferior, younger, or smaller. The less is blessed of the better. Heb. vii. 7.
LESS
Less, v. t.
Defn: To make less; to lessen. [Obs.] Gower.
LESSEE
Les*see", n. Etym: [F. laissé, p. p. of laisser. See Lease, v. t.]
(Law)
Defn: The person to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease. Blackstone.
LESSEN
Less"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lessened; p. pr. & vb. n. Lessening.]
Etym: [From Less, a. ]