"one who reclines; one who is laid to rest," 1590s, agent noun from lie (v.2). Lier-by "kept mistress" is from 1580s.
lie-down
lief
liege
lien
lieno-
lier
lieu
lieutenancy
lieutenant
life
life of Riley
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