(mythology) A hairy man in English folklore, similar to the brownie, said to perform housework in return for a saucer of milk and a place beside the fire.

To be directly imputable to one; to be one's own fault.

To be an object of interest or affection to someone.

Alternative form of I tell a lie

(simile) To lie a lot; to tell many untruths.

(colloquial) to be honest, to tell the truth

(chiefly Ireland) With no falsehood at all; emphasizes that one is telling the absolute truth.

To be idle when one should be working.

Alternative letter-case form of Lob Lie-by-the-fire

Alternative form of Lob Lie-by-the-fire