Lettice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛtɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lettice is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of lettuce; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of lettuce; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.
More Meanings
- (historical) A kind of whitish-grey fur from the winter coat of the least weasel.
Example Sentences
To have Syrup of Succory compounded with Rhubarb; Take ſome whole Barley-Corns, the Roots of Smallage, Fennel, and Sparagraſs, with some white crude Tartar, of each two Ounces; two Leaves of Succory, Dandelion, Endive or Scariole, ſmooth Sow-Thiſtle, common Lettice, and Sage […]
As for thy drink—I need not tell thee, it muſt be the infuſion of Vervain, and the herb Hanea, of which Ælian relates ſuch effects—but if thy ſtomach palls with it—diſcontinue it from time to time, taking cucumbers, melons, purſlane, water-lillies, woodbine, and lettice, in the ſtead of them.
Word Forms
- lettices
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include letty, lucy.
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