BELACING

Verb

belacing

present participle of belace

Source: Wiktionary


BELACE

Be*lace", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belaced.]

1. To fasten, as with a lace or cord. [Obs.]

2. To cover or adorn with lace. [Obs.] Beaumont.

3. To beat with a strap. See Lace. [Obs.] Wright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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