Associations to the word «Lye»
Noun
Adverb
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.