lie

⁴lie

noun \ˈlī\

Definition of LIE

1

a : an assertion of something known or believed by the speaker to be untrue with intent to deceive b : an untrue or inaccurate statement that may or may not be believed true by the speaker

2

: something that misleads or deceives

3

: a charge of lying (see ³lie)

Origin of LIE

Middle English lige, lie, from Old English lyge; akin to Old High German lugī, Old English lēogan to lie

First Known Use: before 12th century