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Pronunciation : Lye
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. le?h; akin to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a hot spring.]
Definition : Defn: A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.

[Written also lie and ley.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Lye
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. [Eng.]

(Railroad)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Lye
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A falsehood. [Obs.] See Lie.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913