Lattice
Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary · Matthew George Easton, Noah Webster
Lattice - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)
(1.) Heb. eshnabh, a latticed opening through which the cool breeze passes (Judg. 5:28). The flat roofs of the houses were sometimes enclosed with a parapet of lattice-work on wooden frames, to screen the women of the house from the gaze of the neighbourhood.
(2.) Heb. harakim, the network or lattice of a window (Cant. 2:9).
(3.) Heb. sebakhah, the latticed balustrade before a window or balcony (2 Kings 1:2). The lattice window is frequently used in Eastern countries.
Lattice - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
LAT'TICE, n.
Any work of wood or iron, made by crossing laths, rods or bars, and forming open squares like net-work; as the lattice of a window.
The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice. Judg 5.
LAT'TICE, a.
1. Consisting of cross pieces; as lattice work.
2. Furnished with lattice work; as a lattice window.
LAT'TICE, v.t.
1. To form with cross bars, and open work.
2. To furnish with a lattice.
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