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What does give the lie mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word give the lie? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic, intransitive or transitive) to respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel
  2. Used in give the lie to.
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