lev1ty, levitie

[Lat. levitatem, acc. of levitas = lightne ; levis = light; Ital. lev ità; Sp. levedad.] 1. Lit.: The quality or state of being light; want or absence of weight, as compared with something else. 2. Fig .: Lightne of disposition, conduct, or manner; want of consideration or seriousne ; a disposition to trifling; thoughtle ne , unsteadi- ne , ficklene , changeablene , volatility. le-vo-, pref. [For this prefix and compounds, see LEVO.]