Definitions

1. adverb

to some extent; in some measure

“He’s leastways trying, but it’s just not good enough.”

2. noun

the least or smallest amount

“I could do it leastways, if nobody else can.”

3. conjunction

used to indicate that something is true or possible, especially when contrasting with what one might expect

“He’s a great singer, leastways he’s got a nice voice.”