lie

lie n

OE lyge.

  1. Falsehood; untruth; something that gives a false impression.

lie [-s, lain, lying] v

OE licgan.

  1. Be located; be set; be positioned.
  2. Rest; recline; be situated in a prone position; [fig.] die; pass away.
  3. Intercept; interrupt; act as a barrier.
  4. Reside; sleep; dwell in a low place.
  5. Exist; be in the state of; remain in a condition of.
  6. Appear; be found; be situated.
  7. Bury; inter; put into a grave.
  8. Phrase. “Lie down”: rest; recline; be situated in a prone position; [fig.] die; pass away.
  9. Phrase. “Lie in wait”: Hide; be enshrouded; obscure oneself; prepare to ambush.

lie v

OE léoˋan.

  1. Deceive; prevaricate; speak untruthfully; make a false statement; bear false witness.