Less'n

conj

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Definitions

Conjunction
  1. 1
    Unless. Southern-US

    "You shouldn't feed that dog, less'n you want him followin' you home."

Example

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"You shouldn't feed that dog, less'n you want him followin' you home."

Etymology

Probably from unless than or an; compare if'n (“if”).

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