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单词 lettice
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Definition of lettice in English:

lettice

noun ˈlɛtɪs
historical
  • A kind of whitish grey fur, used especially for trimming and lining garments.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman letuce, letuse and Middle French letice, lettice, letise, letisse whitish fur (end of the 13th cent. in Old French, although possible earlier currency is suggested by the post-classical Latin word cited below; French (now regional: Normandy) laitisse, létice stoat (Mustela erminea) in its winter coat, ermine); further origin uncertain and disputed.

Definition of lettice in US English:

lettice

nounˈlɛtɪs
historical
  • A kind of whitish grey fur, used especially for trimming and lining garments.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman letuce, letuse and Middle French letice, lettice, letise, letisse whitish fur (end of the 13th cent. in Old French, although possible earlier currency is suggested by the post-classical Latin word cited below; French (now regional: Normandy) laitisse, létice stoat ( Mustela erminea) in its winter coat, ermine); further origin uncertain and disputed.

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