lining
    n 1: a protective covering that protects an inside surface [syn:
         lining, liner]
    2: a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a
       garment [syn: liner, lining]
    3: providing something with a surface of a different material
       [syn: lining, facing]
    4: the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or
       curtain etc.)

Lining \Lin"ing\ (l[imac]n"[i^]ng), n. [See Line to cover the
   in side.]
   1. The act of one who lines; the act or process of making
      lines, or of inserting a lining.
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   2. That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a
      garment or a box; also, the contents of anything.
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            The lining of his coffers shall make coats
            To deck our soldiers.                 --Shak.
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Line \Line\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lined (l[imac]nd); 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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