lettice
See also: Lettice
English
editEtymology 1
editFrom Middle English letuse, from Anglo-Norman letuse; further etymology is unknown.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editlettice (uncountable)
- (historical) A kind of whitish-grey fur from the winter coat of the least weasel.
Etymology 2
editNoun
editlettice (countable and uncountable, plural lettices)
- Obsolete spelling of lettuce.; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.
- 1725, [Noël] Chomel, “SYRUP”, in R[ichard] Bradley, editor, Dictionaire Oeconomique: Or, The Family Dictionary. […], volume II (I–Z), London: […] D[aniel] Midwinter, […], →OCLC, column 1:
- 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 […]
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