Associations to the word «Lye»

Wiktionary

LYE, noun. An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
LYE, noun. Potassium or sodium hydroxide.
LYE, verb. Obsolete spelling of lie
LYE, noun. (UK) (railways) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

Dictionary definition

LYE, noun. A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope