Obs. In 4 lese, 6 leaze. [OE. léasian, f. léas LEASE a.; perhaps partly a back-formation from LEASING sb.] intr. To tell lies.
c. 1000. Ags. Ps. (Spelman), lxv. 2. Leoʓað [v.r. leasiaþ] þþe fynd þine [L. mentientur tibi inimici tui].
c. 1340. Cursor M., 22042 (Fairf.). Þer-fore he sais he lesis noȝt [Cott. lies, Gött. leies, Trin. lieþ].
1594. Knack to Know Knave, A 4. Let Honestie receiue such punishment As he deserues that leazes to the king.
