Lined

Lined
Line Line, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lined} (l[imac]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lining}.] [See {Line} flax.] 1. To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin. [1913 Webster]

The inside lined with rich carnation silk. --W. Browne. [1913 Webster]

2. To put something in the inside of; to fill; to supply, as a purse with money. [1913 Webster]

The charge amounteth very high for any one man's purse, except lined beyond ordinary, to reach unto. --Carew. [1913 Webster]

Till coffee has her stomach lined. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

3. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers. [1913 Webster]

Line and new repair our towns of war With men of courage and with means defendant. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. To impregnate; -- applied to brute animals. --Creech. [1913 Webster]

{Lined gold}, gold foil having a lining of another metal. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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