lire
What is another word for lire? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Plural of lira.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English lire or lyre, from Old English līra ("any fleshy part of the body, muscle, calf of the leg"), from Proto-Germanic *ligwizô or *lihwizô ("thigh, groin"), from Proto-Indo-European *lekʷs- or *lewks- ("groin"). Cognate with Dutch lies ("groin") and Swedish lår ("thigh").
Full origin of lire →Frequently asked questions
What does “lire” mean?
The word “lire” means plural of lira. In plain terms, the plural form of lira, the old Italian currency unit.
How do you use “lire” in a sentence?
Here is “lire” used in a sentence: “The souvenir cost several thousand lire back in the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “lire”?
“Lire” is a noun.
