"lettice" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlɛtɪs/
Etymology: From Middle English letuse, from Anglo-Norman letuse; further etymology is unknown. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|letuse}} Middle English letuse, {{der|en|xno|letuse}} Anglo-Norman letuse Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lettice (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A kind of whitish-grey fur from the winter coat of the least weasel. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Mustelids
    Sense id: en-lettice-en-noun-fMPWDJlZ Disambiguation of Mustelids: 49 51 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

Forms: lettices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} lettice (countable and uncountable, plural lettices)
  1. Obsolete spelling of lettuce.; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce. Tags: alt-of, countable, obsolete, uncountable Alternative form of: lettuce (extra: however, more often a misspelling of lettuce) Categories (topical): Hides Categories (lifeform): Mustelids Related terms: ermine
    Sense id: en-lettice-en-noun-3R9sKbiK Disambiguation of Hides: 21 79 Disambiguation of Mustelids: 49 51 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 42 58 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 65
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2
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          "text": "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 […]",
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