English Lexicon

Laced

/leɪst/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Decorated or adorned with lace.

    "The bride wore a laced gown that was both elegant and timeless."
As verb
  1. 1

    Past tense of lace; to fasten or secure with a lace.

    "He laced his shoes tightly before heading out for a run."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'laced' originates from the Middle English 'lasen', which comes from the Old French 'lacier', meaning 'to lace'. The term evolved in the 14th century, initially referring to the act of fastening or tying with a lace, and has since broadened to describe anything adorned or interwoven with lace.

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