LINE (2)

line (2). Line, v.t. to guard within, cover over, impregnate

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Line, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lined (līnd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lining.] [[See Line flax.]] 1. 1. To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.
The inside lined with rich carnation silk. W. Browne. 2. 2. To put something in the inside of; to fill; to supply, as a purse with money.
The charge amounteth very high for any one man's purse, except lined beyond ordinary, to reach unto. Carew. Till coffee has her stomach lined. Swift. 3. 3. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers.
Line and new repair our towns of war With men of courage and with means defendant. Shak. 4. 4. To impregnate; — applied to brute animals. Creech.
Lined gold, gold foil having a lining of another metal.