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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
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