leasing

English

/ˈliːzɪŋ/, /ˈliːsɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A lie; the act of lying, falsehood.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lesing inherited from Old English lēasung (artifice, false witness, lying, hypocrisy, empty talk, frivolity, leasing, laxity, lie, deceit).

Origin

Old English

lēasung

Gloss

artifice, false witness, lying, hypocrisy, empty talk, frivolity, leasing, laxity, lie, deceit

Concept
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