twice-laid

[ twahys-leyd ]

adjective

1. made from strands of used rope.
2. made from makeshift or used material.

twice-laid

adjective

1. made from strands of used rope
2. made from old or used material or retwisted yarn

Word History and Origins

Origin of twice-laid¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Word History and Origins

Origin of twice-laid¹

C16: from lay ¹(in the sense: to twist together)

Example Sentences

Their land had now been twice laid waste; and war and pestilence at once pressed heavy upon them.

From Project Gutenberg

It is principally used in caulking the seams, for stopping leaks, and for making into twice-laid ropes.

From Project Gutenberg

Fink raised his own rifle twice, took aim, and twice laid it down.

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