lig
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
A lie, a falsehood.—Lancashire. In old ballads the word "lie" is often spelt "LIG." In old Saxon, LIG is to lie, but to lie as in a bed.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “lig” mean?
A lie, a falsehood.—Lancashire. In old ballads the word "lie" is often spelt "LIG." In old Saxon, LIG is to lie, but to lie as in a bed.
Is “lig” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.