interlacing
|in-ter-lac-ing|
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/ˌɪntərˈleɪsɪŋ/
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/ˌɪntəˈleɪsɪŋ/
(interlace)
weave together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interlace' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entrelacer,' where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'lacer' meant 'to lace.'
Historical Evolution
'entrelacer' transformed into the modern English word 'interlace' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lace between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to intertwine or weave together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to weave or twist together; to intertwine.
The artist was interlacing different colors of thread to create a beautiful tapestry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45