| Lace (lace) |
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| n. | (l s) |
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| Lace |
| [OE. las,
OF. laz, F. lacs, dim. lacet, fr. L.
laqueus noose, snare; prob. akin to lacere to entice.
Cf. Delight, Elicit, Lasso, Latchet.] |
That which binds or holds, especially by
being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing
through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding
together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt,
etc.
A snare or gin, especially one made of
interwoven cords; a net.
A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk,
cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of
thread, much worn as an ornament of dress.
Spirits added to coffee or some other
beverage.
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To fasten
with a lace] to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet
holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything
resembling laces.
To adorn with narrow strips or braids of
some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.
To beat; to lash; to make stripes
on.
To add spirits to (a beverage).
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To be fastened with a
lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.
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To twine or draw as a
lace; to interlace; to intertwine.
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