Lace, subst. 1) an ornament consisting of textures of thread: “l. for your cape,” Wint. IV, 4, 323. “sold many --s,” H6B IV, 2, 49. cf. Tawdry-lace.
2) a plaited string to fasten women's clothes: “cut my l.” Wint. III, 2, 174. R3 IV, 1, 34. Ant. I, 3, 71.