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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Line \Line\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lined} (l[imac]nd); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Lining}.] [See {Line} flax.]
1. To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with
silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.
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The inside lined with rich carnation silk. --W.
Browne.
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2. To put something in the inside of; to fill; to supply, as
a purse with money.
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The charge amounteth very high for any one man's
purse, except lined beyond ordinary, to reach unto.
--Carew.
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Till coffee has her stomach lined. --Swift.
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3. To place persons or things along the side of for security
or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify;
as, to line works with soldiers.
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Line and new repair our towns of war
With men of courage and with means defendant.
--Shak.
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4. To impregnate; -- applied to brute animals. --Creech.
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{Lined gold}, gold foil having a lining of another metal.
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