Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LIE, v.i.¹ [Sax. ligan, leogan; Dan. lyver; Sw. liuga; G. lügen; D. leugenen; Russ. lgu.]

1. To utter falsehood with an intention to deceive, or with an immoral design. Thou hast not lied to men, but to God. Acts v.
2. To exhibit a false representation; to say or do that which deceives another, when he has a right to know the truth, or when morality requires a just representation.