Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Lye"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Lye \Lye\, n.
A falsehood. [Obs.] See {Lie}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Lye \Lye\, n. [Written also {lie} and {ley}.] [AS. le['a]h; akin
to D. loog, OHG. louga, G. lauge; cf. Icel. laug a bath, a
hot spring.]
A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making
soap, etc.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Lye \Lye\, n. (Railroad)
A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out;
a siding. [Eng.]
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
lye
n : a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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