01 n. The act of lying; falsehood; a lie or lies.
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The act of lying; falsehood; a lie or lies.[Archaic]“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing.” — Ps. v. 6.“Blessed be the lips that such a leasing told.” — Fairfax.
Phrases & compounds
Leasing making —
the uttering of lies or libels upon the personal character of the sovereign, his court, or his family.