Line, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lined (lnd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lining.] [See
Line flax.] 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. 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. 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.