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leasing


leas·ing

noun \ˈlē-siŋ, -ziŋ\

Definition of LEASING

archaic
: the act of lying; also : lie, falsehood

Origin of LEASING

Middle English lesing, from Old English lēasung, from lēasian to lie, from lēas false
First Known Use: before 12th century

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