Leaf
proper nounnouncommon in dialogue
A surname from Old English.
proper noun
- 1
A surname from Old English.
Etymology
From the Old English personal names Lēofa and Lēofe, both from lēof (“dear, beloved”).
noun
- 1
A Canadian person.
- 2
slangA member of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, its organization, or its supporters.
- 3
A model of car built by Nissan, with a name chosen for its green connotations.
Etymology
From the maple leaf depicted on Canada's flag.
Forms
- plural
- Leafs