spetsa — meaning in English

English meaning

• fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
• lace noun A delicate, decorative fabric made of patterned holes and thread.
• transfix verb To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

Senses

spetsa is used for these senses in English:

• fortify (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
• lace (transitive) To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).

fortify — full definition

1. verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
2. verb To make someone or something mentally or physically stronger.
3. verb To add vitamins, minerals, or alcohol to something to increase its strength or nutritional value.

lace — full definition

1. noun A delicate, decorative fabric made of patterned holes and thread.
2. noun A cord or string threaded through eyelets to fasten a shoe or garment.
3. verb To fasten something using laces.
4. verb To secretly add alcohol, a drug, or another substance to food or drink.

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