verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To fasten, as with a lace or cord. transitive
2. 2
   To cover or adorn with lace. transitive

   "How to belace and fringe soft Love"

3. 3
   To beat with a strap. obsolete, transitive

   "Striped trews belaced with tiny silver bells covered his fat baker-legs"

Example

More examples

"How to belace and fringe soft Love"

Etymology

From be- + lace.

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