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Webster 1913 Edition
Lye
Lye
,Noun.
[Written also
lie
and ley
.] [AS.
leáh
; akin to D. loog
, OHG. louga
, G. lauge
; cf. Icel. laug
a bath, a hot spring.] 1.
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
Lye
,Noun.
(Railroad)
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
[Eng.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Lye
LYE
,Noun.
Water impregnated with alkaline salt imbibed from the ashes of wood.
LYE
,Noun.