Lass: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
lass
[ lรฆs ]
object
A long rope with a knot at one end, used to hang criminals.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "lass" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ะบะปะฐั
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคทเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Klasse
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelas
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ klasa
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฉใน
๐ซ๐ท classe
๐ช๐ธ clase
๐น๐ท sฤฑnฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตู
๐จ๐ฟ tลรญda
๐ธ๐ฐ trieda
๐จ๐ณ ็ญ็บง
๐ธ๐ฎ razred
๐ฎ๐ธ bekkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sinif
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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