noun
laine
Laine (noun) means an area of open, cultivated farmland at the base of a hill, especially in parts of southern England. Example: “The old maps still labelled the fields as "the laine".”
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An area of open, cultivated farmland at the base of a hill, especially in parts of southern England.
"The old maps still labelled the fields as "the laine"."
How to use laine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA regional English word for a stretch of farmed land at a hill's foot.
When to use it
Rare and regional — mostly seen in place names and local historical writing (e.g. "The Lanes" in Brighton).
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Word forms
- Plural
- laines
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What does “laine” mean?
The word “laine” means an area of open, cultivated farmland at the base of a hill, especially in parts of southern England. In plain terms, a regional English word for a stretch of farmed land at a hill's foot.
How do you use “laine” in a sentence?
Here is “laine” used in a sentence: “The old maps still labelled the fields as "the laine".”
What part of speech is “laine”?
“Laine” is a noun.
What is the meaning of laine?
"laine" (noun) means an area of open, cultivated farmland at the base of a hill, especially in parts of southern England.
