LESS

conj. a. adv. n. v.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
conj.

Unless. [Obs.] B. Jonson.

2.
a.

Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.

3.
adv.

Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.

4.
n.

A smaller portion or quantity. The children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less. Ex. xvi. 17.

5.
n.

The inferior, younger, or smaller. The less is blessed of the better. Heb. vii. 7.

6.
v.

To make less; to lessen. [Obs.] Gower.

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