An army strong she leaved.
Spenser.
Leave, n. [OE. leve, leave, AS. leáf; akin to leóf pleasing, dear, E.
lief, D. oorlof leave, G. arlaub, and erlauben to permit, Icel. leyfi.
√124. See Lief.] 1. Liberty granted by which restraint or
illegality is removed; permission; allowance; license.
David earnestly asked leave of me.