lai
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Noun — A short medieval narrative poem, often about love or adventure, popular in French and English literature.
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Etymology
From Old French lai ("song, poem"), ultimately from a Germanic word meaning "play" or "melody" — related to "lake" in its old sense of "to play".
Full origin of lai →Frequently asked questions
What does “lai” mean?
The word “lai” means a short medieval narrative poem, often about love or adventure, popular in French and English literature. In plain terms, an old style of short narrative poem, mostly known from medieval French literature.
How do you pronounce “lai”?
“Lai” is pronounced leye (/laɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lai” in a sentence?
Here is “lai” used in a sentence: “The scholar translated a twelfth-century lai about a knight and a fairy.”
What part of speech is “lai”?
“Lai” is a noun.
Where does the word “lai” come from?
The word “lai” comes from Old French. From Old French lai ("song, poem"), ultimately from a Germanic word meaning "play" or "melody" — related to "lake" in its old sense of "to play".
Is “lai” a common word?
“Lai” is an uncommon word in modern English.