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".”

noun

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 notes

In 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).

Word forms

laines plural

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Rhymes for laine

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Frequently asked questions

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.