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lass

 

[ lรฆs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

object

A long rope with a knot at one end, used to hang criminals.

Synonyms

cord, noose, rope

Examples of usage

  • The sheriff threw the lass over the tree branch to punish the outlaw.
  • The lass was used to execute the condemned prisoner.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A young girl or woman.

Synonyms

girl, lassie, lassy

Examples of usage

  • The young lass helped her grandmother with the gardening.
  • The lass had a beautiful singing voice.

Translations

Translations of the word "lass" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะบะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klasse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klasa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท classe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clase

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™รญda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trieda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ็บง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razred

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bekkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clase

Etymology

The word 'lass' originated in Scotland and northern England, derived from the Middle English word 'lad' meaning a youth or a boy. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to a young girl or woman. In the context of a noose, the term 'lass' has historic associations with executions and punishment, particularly in medieval times.

See also: lassie, lassy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,984, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.