ley
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.]
1. A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts,
obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making
soap, etc.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Chem.) Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a
concentrated aqueous solution of either compound.
[PJC]
from
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
LEY. This word is old French, a corruption of loi, and signifies law; for
example, Termes de la Ley, Terms of the Law. In another, and an old
technical sense, ley signifies an oath, or the oath with compurgators; as,
il tend sa ley aiu pleyntiffe. Brit. c. 27.
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