lattice
|lat-tice|
B2
/ˈlætɪs/
crossed framework
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lattice' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'latiz,' where 'latis' meant 'lath or plank.'
Historical Evolution
'latiz' transformed into the Middle English word 'latis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lattice.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a framework of laths,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a structure of crossed strips.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or support for climbing plants.
The garden was enclosed by a wooden lattice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45