Definition of lye

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Lye (n.) A falsehood.

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Potash :: Potash (n.) The impure potassium carbonate obtained by leaching wood ashes, either as a strong solution (lye), or as a white crystalline (pearlash)..
Plyer :: Plyer (n.) See Pliers.
Lye :: Lye (n.) A falsehood.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The pair of arms attached to the spindle of a spinning frame, over which the thread passes to the bobbin; -- so called from their swift revolution. See Fly, n., 11..
Polyedrous :: Polyedrous (a.) See Polyhedral.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The fly of a flag: See Fly, n., 6..
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) One that uses wings.
Lixivial :: Lixivial (a.) Of the color of lye; resembling lye.
Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..
Lye :: Lye (n.) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding..
Buck :: Buck (v. t.) To soak, steep, or boil, in lye or suds; -- a process in bleaching..
Flier :: Flier (n.) See Flyer, n., 4..
Kier :: Kier (n.) A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; -- also called keeve.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) Anything that is scattered abroad in great numbers as a theatrical programme, an advertising leaf, etc..
Lyencephalous :: Lyencephalous (a.) Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the Lyencephala..
Polyeidic :: Polyeidic (a.) Passing through several distinct larval forms; -- having several distinct kinds of young.
Polyeidism :: Polyeidism (n.) The quality or state of being polyeidic.
Lyerman :: Lyerman (n.) The cicada.
Polyedron :: Polyedron (n.) See Polyhedron.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) A small operation not involving ? considerable part of one's capital, or not in the line of one's ordinary business; a venture..
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