noun
Uncommon
leasing
LEE-zihng
Leasing (noun) means an old or dialect word for lying or deceit. Example: “The old text warned against leasing and false witness.”
noun
1
An old or dialect word for lying or deceit.
"The old text warned against leasing and false witness."
How to use leasing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic word for lying, not connected to modern "lease" (rent).
When to use it
Obsolete; not used in modern English outside historical or legal texts.
Easily confused with
leasing (renting)
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Word forms
- Plural
- leasings
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Etymology
From Old English lēasung, "lying, deceit," unrelated to the modern rental sense of lease.
Related words
Rhymes for leasing
casing
basing
easing
teasing
chasing
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greasing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “leasing” mean?
The word “leasing” means an old or dialect word for lying or deceit. In plain terms, an archaic word for lying, not connected to modern "lease" (rent).
How do you pronounce “leasing”?
“Leasing” is pronounced LEE-zihng (/ˈliːzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “leasing” in a sentence?
Here is “leasing” used in a sentence: “The old text warned against leasing and false witness.”
What part of speech is “leasing”?
“Leasing” is a noun.
Where does the word “leasing” come from?
The word “leasing” comes from Old English. From Old English lēasung, "lying, deceit," unrelated to the modern rental sense of lease.
Is “leasing” a common word?
“Leasing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "leasing" meaning lying the same word as leasing a car?
No, this "leasing" is an old or dialect word meaning lying or deceit, and it is unrelated to the modern business sense of leasing, which refers to renting property or equipment under a lease agreement.
Is "leasing" meaning deceit still commonly used today?
No, this sense of "leasing" as lying or deceit is old or dialectal and is rarely used in modern everyday English.
Where might one encounter "leasing" used to mean deceit?
This sense of "leasing" is most likely to appear in older texts, dialect literature, or historical writing, where it was used to mean lying or deception.
