lettice

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English letuse, from Anglo-Norman letuse; further etymology is unknown.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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lettice (uncountable)

  1. (historical) A kind of whitish-grey fur from the winter coat of the least weasel.

Etymology 2

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Noun

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lettice (countable and uncountable, plural lettices)

  1. Obsolete spelling of lettuce.; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.
    • 1725, [Noël] Chomel, “SYRUP”, in R[ichard] Bradley, editor, Dictionaire Oeconomique: Or, The Family Dictionary. [], volume II (I–Z), London: [] D[aniel] Midwinter, [], →OCLC, column 1:
      To have Syrup of Succory compounded with Rhubarb; Take ſome whole Barley-Corns, the Roots of Smallage, Fennel, and Sparagraſs, with some white crude Tartar, of each two Ounces; two Leaves of Succory, Dandelion, Endive or Scariole, ſmooth Sow-Thiſtle, common Lettice, and Sage []

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