Definition for LAT'TICE

LAT'TICE, n. [Fr. lattis, a covering of laths, from latte, a lath; W. cledrwy, from cledyr, a board, shingle, or rail.]

Any work of wood or iron, made by crossing laths, rods or bars, and forming open squares like net-work; as, the lattice of a window. The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice. Judg. v.

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