relace

lace

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leys]
- /leɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leys]
- /leɪs/

Definitions of relace word

noun relace a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. 1
noun relace a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. 1
noun relace ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. 1
noun relace a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink. 1
verb with object relace to fasten, draw together, or compress by or as if by means of a lace. 1
verb with object relace to pass (a cord, leather strip, etc.), as through holes. 1

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Origin of relace

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 Relace

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Relace

relace 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.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

relace usage trend in Literature

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