belace

verb — 3 senses

belace

verb

Etymology From be- + lace.

1

To fasten, as with a lace or cord.

2

To cover or adorn with lace.

  • How to belace and fringe soft Love1648, Joseph Beaumont, “(please specify the canto number)”, in Psyche: Or Loves Mysterie, […], London: […] John Dawson for George Boddington, […], →OCLC:
3

Obsolete To beat with a strap.

  • Striped trews belaced with tiny silver bells covered his fat baker-legs1904, Edward Cumberland, Stubs of Time:

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