General
wor lass
What does wor lass mean?
My girlfriend, missus, or wife. 'Wor' is Geordie for 'our' (used possessively for family), 'lass' is the partner. Said affectionately, never sneeringly — she's the one running the show at home.
"Wor lass'll kill me if I'm late again."
Origin
'Wor' = Old English 'ure' (our), surviving in Northumbrian dialect. 'Lass' = a girl or young woman, used across northern England and Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
What does wor lass mean?
It's Geordie for my girlfriend or wife.
How do you use wor lass in a sentence?
"I'll have to ask wor lass before I commit to the weekend away."
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