Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LINE, v.t. [supposed to be from L. linum, flax, whence linen, which is often used for linings.]

1. To cover on the inside; as, a garment lined with linen, fur or silk; a box lined with paper or tin.
2. To put in the inside. What if I do line one of their hands? – Shak.
3. To place along by the side of any thing for guarding; as, to line a hedge with riflemen; to line works with soldiers.
4. To strengthen by additional works or men. Line and new repair your towns of war / With men of courage. – Shak.
5. To cover; to add a covering; as, to line a crutch. – Shak.
6. To strengthen with any thing added. Who lined himself with hope. – Shak.
7. To impregnate; applied to irrational animals. – Creech.