Obs. [f. LIFE sb. + -HOOD.] Means of maintaining life, livelihood, sustenance.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 308/2. Lyvelode, or lyfhode (K. liyflode), victus.
1664. N. Riding Rec., VI. 76. If the said inhabitants shall provide for a sufficient lifehood for the said children.
