"lee" meaning in Middle English

See lee in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Etymology: From Old English lēogan. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|lēogan}} Old English lēogan Head templates: {{head|enm|verb}} lee
  1. To lie; to speak falsely.
    Sense id: en-lee-enm-verb-6g23MIkq Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

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