lee

Scots

verb

Definitions

To lie tell lies.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English lēogan (lie, belie, betray, charge falsely, be in error, deceive).

Origin

Old English

lēogan

Gloss

lie, belie, betray, charge falsely, be in error, deceive

Concept

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Cognates and derived terms

beleogan Old English
leogere Old English
lēgere Old English
lēogan Old English