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 relacing word
- noun relacing a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. 1
- noun relacing a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. 1
- noun relacing ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. 1
- noun relacing a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink. 1
- verb with object relacing to fasten, draw together, or compress by or as if by means of a lace. 1
- verb with object relacing to pass (a cord, leather strip, etc.), as through holes. 1
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Origin of relacing
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 Relacing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relacing 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 62% 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.
relacing usage trend in Literature
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