Lei"sure, a. Unemployed; as,
leisure hours.
Lei"sure (lē"zh?r; 135), n.
[OE. leisere, leiser, OF. leisir, F.
loisir, orig., permission, fr. L. licere to be
permitted. See License.] 1. Freedom from
occupation or business; vacant time; time free from
employment.
The desire of leisure is much more natural than
of business and care.
Sir W. Temple.
2. Time at one's command, free from
engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience;
ease.
He sighed, and had no leisure more to
say.
Dryden.
At leisure. (a) Free from
occupation; not busy. (b) In a leisurely
manner; at a convenient time.