1. (n.) That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc.

2. (n.) A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.

3. (n.) A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress.

4. (n.) Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.

5. (v. t.) To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything resembling laces.

6. (v. t.) To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.

7. (v. t.) To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

8. (v. t.) To add spirits to (a beverage).

9. (v. i.) To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.

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