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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1571-1610
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(Ley-,) Liandlie, Leinglie, Lie(i)nglie, adv. [Leyand ppl. a.; Leying ppl. a.: cf. e.m.E. lyengli, ME. (Wyclif) leeiȝyngli, liendely.] Lyingly, falsely. — 1571 Bann. Memor. 144 (M).
As vainelie and lieinglie [T. lienglie] thow waldis pretend 1571 Ib. 152.
As thow falslie and liandlie wold pretend 1600-1610 Melvill 371.
Counterfitlie and leinglie
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