
v. t.
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. 1 Cor. v. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]
With these and the like deceivable doctrines, he leavens also his prayer. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. levain, levein, F. levain, L. levamen alleviation, mitigation; but taken in the sense of, a raising, that which raises, fr. levare to raise. See Lever, n. ]
Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Luke xii. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. made light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder. Opposite of
n.
a. Containing leaven. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]