Leasing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈliːzɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leasing is a noun meaning present participle of lease (“to tell lies”).
Meaning
present participle of lease (“to tell lies”).
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of lease
- gerund of lease
- (archaic) A lie; the act of lying, falsehood.
Example Sentences
fy on þi lawe / For al by lesynges þow lyuest · and lecherouse werkes.
Shewes, visions, sooth-sayes, and prophesies; / And all that fained is, as leasings, tales, and lies.
Then ren they with leſinges, and blow them about, With, ‘He wrate ſuche a bil withouten dout’, With, ‘I can tel you what ſuch a man ſaid, And you knew all ye would be ill apayd’.
Word Forms
- leasings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rent, letting, rental, charter, hire, take.
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