Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of, relating to, or resembling lace.

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  • adjective Made of lace or decorated with it.
  • adjective Looking like lace.

Etymologies

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From lace +‎ -y.

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Examples

  • Consider This: This spelling of Lacey is much more popular than Lacy, but people may expect it to be spelled like the word lacy.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • Consider This: This spelling is less popular and less well received than Lacey, but it is spelled the same way as the word lacy.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • Consider This: This spelling is less popular and less well received than Lacey, but it is spelled the same way as the word lacy.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • Consider This: This spelling of Lacey is much more popular than Lacy, but people may expect it to be spelled like the word lacy.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • Oaks of many sorts were veiled in lacy Spanish moss.

    CHAPTER XVII 2010

  • Like spirits coming out of a long ago wedding trousseau trunk, the models walked down the runway in lacy gowns, bloomers and corsets that created a moment of peace on the Milan runway after all the euphoric color.

    Dolce & Gabbana, Marni & Missoni All About Colors Or Lack Thereof (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010

  • Like spirits coming out of a long ago wedding trousseau trunk, the models walked down the runway in lacy gowns, bloomers and corsets that created a moment of peace on the Milan runway after all the euphoric color.

    Dolce & Gabbana, Marni & Missoni All About Colors Or Lack Thereof (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010

  • Like spirits coming out of a long ago wedding trousseau trunk, the models walked down the runway in lacy gowns, bloomers and corsets that created a moment of peace on the Milan runway after all the euphoric color.

    Dolce & Gabbana, Marni & Missoni All About Colors Or Lack Thereof (PHOTOS, POLL) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Hand fans were engaged in lacy combat with the high temperature.

    Mexican village 2002

  • ’ ‘Gentle discipline for curves in lacy lastex pantie-girdle, ’ ‘An exclamation point of a dress that depends on fluid fabric for much of its drama.

    As I Please 1946

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