Least

lēst, adj. (serves as superl. of Little ) little beyond all others: smallest.— adv. in the smallest or lowest degree.— advs. Least′ways , Least′wise , at least: however.— At least , or At the least , at the lowest estimate: at any rate. [A.S. læst , contr. from læsast , from læ a (adj.), le , læs (adv.).]