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Same as Lacertian.

Like or belonging to the Lacertilia.

Lacertian.

A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibers.

cies of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.

t the proper time; delay to assert a claim. It ill became him to take advantage of such a laches with the eagerness of a shrewd attorney. Macaulay.

Lamentable. Martin Parker.

A rich, sweet, red Neapolitan wine.

Of or pertaining to tears; as, lachrymal effusions.

Tears; also, lachrymal feelings or organs. [Colloq.]

Containing, or intended to contain, tears; lachrymal. Addison.

To weep. [R.] Blount.

The act of shedding tears; weeping.

notion that the tears of the deceased person's friends were collected in it. Called also lachrymal or lacrymal.

Having the form of a tear; tear-shaped.

ng tears; given to shedding tears; suffused with tears; tearful. You should have seen his lachrymose visnomy. Lamb. -- Lach"ry*mose`ly, adv.

The act of securing, fastening, or tightening, with a lace or laces.

One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.

Fringed; having a fringed border.

Consisting of, or abounding in, very minute laciniæ.