I. ˈlēf, ˈlēv adjective
Etymology: Middle English lief, lef, from Old English lēof; akin to Old English lufu love
Date: before 12th century
1. archaic : dear , beloved
2. archaic : willing , glad
II. ˈlēv, ˈlēf adverb
Date: 13th century
: soon , gladly
I'd as lief go as not