Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leys]
- /leɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leys]
- /leɪs/
Definitions of lacer word
- noun lacer a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. 1
- noun lacer a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. 1
- noun lacer ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. 1
- noun lacer a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink. 1
- verb with object lacer to fasten, draw together, or compress by or as if by means of a lace. 1
- verb with object lacer to pass (a cord, leather strip, etc.), as through holes. 1
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Origin of lacer
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English las < Old French laz, las ≪ Latin laqueus noose; (v.) Middle English lasen < Middle French lacier, lasser, lachier (French lacer) ≪ Latin laqueāre to enclose in a noose, trap
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Parts of speech for Lacer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lacer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.