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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1691
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(Leyis-,) Lies-monger, n. [plur. of Ley n.4: cf. Lesing-makar and ME. and e.m.E. lesyngmonger (c 1380, 1496).] = Lesing-makar n. —1691 Master Clark Defended 2.
Our Scots lies-monger pack them to England to vend their sophisticat wares