A work composed of threads interwoven into a net, and worked on a pillow with spindles or pins. Fine laces are manufactured in France, Italy and England.

A string; a cord.

A snare; a gin.

A plaited string with which females fasten their clothes. Doll ne’er was called to cut her lace.

To fasten with a string through eyelet holes. When Jenny’s stays are newly laced - .

To adorn with lace; as cloth laced with silver.

To embellish with variegations or stripes. Look, love, what envious streaks. Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.

To beat; to lash; . I'll lace your coat for ye.