Line, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lined (līnd); 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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