noun
lass
las
Lass (noun) means (chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman. Example: “The old farmer still called his granddaughter "the lass".”
noun
1
(chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman.
"The old farmer still called his granddaughter "the lass"."
"She grew from a shy lass into a confident young woman."
2
A sweetheart or girlfriend.
"He wrote to his lass every week while at sea."
How to use lass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate, mostly Scottish/Northern English word for a girl or young woman — the counterpart of "lad".
When to use it
Regional/informal; rarely used in American English.
Common pairings
a bonnie lass
lads and lasses
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Middle English lasse, meaning a young girl or woman, likely related to an Old Norse word for "unmarried".
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What does “lass” mean?
The word “lass” means (chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman. In plain terms, an affectionate, mostly Scottish/Northern English word for a girl or young woman — the counterpart of "lad".
How do you pronounce “lass”?
“Lass” is pronounced las (/læs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lass” in a sentence?
Here is “lass” used in a sentence: “The old farmer still called his granddaughter "the lass".”
What part of speech is “lass”?
“Lass” is a noun.
Where does the word “lass” come from?
The word “lass” comes from Middle English. From Middle English lasse, meaning a young girl or woman, likely related to an Old Norse word for "unmarried".
How many meanings does “lass” have?
“Lass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman.
