English Dictionary: Lye | by the DICT Development Group |
4 results for Lye | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Lye \Lye\, n. [Written also {lie} and {ley}.] [AS. le[a0]h; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.] A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Lye \Lye\, n. A falsehood. [Obs.] See {Lie}. |