LYES

Noun

lyes

plural of lye

Anagrams

• Slye, leys, lyse, sely, sley, syle

Source: Wiktionary

LYE

Lye, n. [Written also lie and ley.] Etym: [AS. leáh; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.]

Definition: A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.

Lye, n. (Railroad)

Definition: A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.]

Lye, n.

Definition: A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition