Lass: meaning, definitions and examples

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lass

[ læs ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 клас

🇮🇳 कक्षा

🇩🇪 Klasse

🇮🇩 kelas

🇺🇦 клас

🇵🇱 klasa

🇯🇵 クラス

🇫🇷 classe

🇪🇸 clase

🇹🇷 sınıf

🇰🇷 수업

🇸🇦 صف

🇨🇿 třída

🇸🇰 trieda

🇨🇳 班级

🇸🇮 razred

🇮🇸 bekkur

🇰🇿 сынып

🇬🇪 კლასი

🇦🇿 sinif

🇲🇽 clase

Word origin

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.