[lace] vb laced ; lac.ing [ME, fr. OF lacier, fr. L laqueare to ensnare, fr. laqueus] vt (13c) 1: to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
2: to draw or pass (as a lace) through something (as eyelets)
3: to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
4. a: to adorn with or as if with lace b: to mark with streaks of color
5: beat, lash
6. a: to add a dash of liquor to b: to add to something to impart pungency, savor, or zest "a sauce laced with garlic" "conversation laced with sarcasm" c: to adulterate with a substance "laced a guard's coffee with a sedative" ~ vi: to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace -- lac.er n
[2]lace n [ME, fr. MF laz, fr. L laqueus snare] (14c) 1: a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
2: an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
3: an openwork usu. figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments -- laced adj -- lace.less adj -- lace.like adj