Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) Hebrews `eshnabh, a latticed opening through which the cool breeze passes (Judges 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.) Hebrews harakim, the network or lattice of a window (Cant. 2:9). (3.) Hebrews sebakhah, the latticed balustrade before a window or balcony (2 Kings 1:2). The lattice window is frequently used in Eastern countries. Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (n.) Any work of wood or metal, made by crossing laths, or thin strips; as, the lattice of a window; -- also called latticework. 2. (n.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal. 3. (v. i.) To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers. 4. (v. i.) To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window.
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