least
1. least \'le-st\ aj [ME leest, fr. OE l-st superl. of l -s] less 1: lowest in importance or position 2a: smallest in size or degree 2b: being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size {~ b ittern} 2c: smallest possible : SLIGHTEST 2. least n : one that is least 1: at the minimum 2: in any case - at least 3. least av : in the smallest or lowest degree