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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mentir, n. [F. (le) mentir.] (To give) the lie (to a person). = Ley n.4 2. — 1594 Colville Lett. 104.
To give the mentir to any that will affirm he ever [etc.]
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