·noun A Falsehood.
II. Lye ·noun A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
III. Lye ·noun A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, ·etc.
Chamber lye; urine. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose