lettice

See also: Lettice

English

Etymology 1

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛtɪs/
• Homophone: lettuce

Noun

lettice (uncountable)

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

Etymology 2

Noun

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 […]

See also

• ermine