ˈleafen,a.rare—1. [f. leaf n.1 + -en4. (? Or misprint for beaten.)] In leafen gold= leaf-gold. 1746Hervey Refl. Flower-gard. 57 This reddens into blood in the Veins of the Mulberry, and attenuates itself into leafen Gold to create a Covering for the Quince.