LACE

I. verb (~d; lacing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~r, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueus Date: 13th century transitive verb to draw together the edges of by or as if by a ~ passed through eyelets , to draw or pass (as a ~) through something (as eyelets), to confine or compress by tightening ~s of a garment, 4. to adorn with or as if with ~ , to mark with streaks of color, beat , lash , 6. to add a dash of liquor to, to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to , to adulterate with a substance , intransitive verb to admit of being tied or fastened with a ~, to make a verbal attack, ~r noun II. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~, laz, from Latin laqueus snare Date: 14th century a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe), an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms, an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments, ~d adjective ~less adjective ~like adjective