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lye
Noun
  • ∙ An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
  • ∙ Potassium or sodium hydroxide. (Caustic soda)
Verb
  • ∙ Obsolete spelling of lie
Noun
  • ∙ A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding. Britain, railways