3lie
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
lied; lyˇing Listen to the pronunciation of lying \ˈlī-iŋ\
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English lēogan; akin to Old High German liogan to lie, Old Church Slavic lŭgati
Date:
before 12th century
intransitive verb 1 : to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive 2 : to create a false or misleading impression transitive verb : to bring about by telling lies <lied his way out of trouble>
Does not mention being proven.