I. ˈlid noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
Date: before 12th century
1. : a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (as a vessel or box)
2. : eyelid
3. : the operculum in mosses
4. slang : hat
5. : something that confines, limits, or suppresses : check , restraint
6. : an ounce of marijuana
II. transitive verb
( lid·ded ; lid·ding )
Date: 13th century
: to cover or supply with a lid