verb
Uncommon
lau
low
Lau (verb) means (dialectal) To lay or set something down onto a surface. Example: “She lau'd the basket gently on the table.”
verb
1
(dialectal) To lay or set something down onto a surface.
"She lau'd the basket gently on the table."
name
1
A common Chinese surname.
"Mr. Lau runs the shop on the corner."
How to use lau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly encountered as a Chinese surname; the verb sense is a rare dialect word meaning "to lay down."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- laus
- Past tense
- laued
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Etymology
As a surname, a romanization of a Chinese family name written 劉/刘, shared with the alternate spelling Luu.
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What does “lau” mean?
The word “lau” means (dialectal) To lay or set something down onto a surface. In plain terms, most commonly encountered as a Chinese surname; the verb sense is a rare dialect word meaning "to lay down.".
How do you pronounce “lau”?
“Lau” is pronounced low (/laʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lau” in a sentence?
Here is “lau” used in a sentence: “She lau'd the basket gently on the table.”
What part of speech is “lau”?
Depending on how it is used, “lau” can be a verb and a name.
Where does the word “lau” come from?
The word “lau” comes from Chinese. As a surname, a romanization of a Chinese family name written 劉/刘, shared with the alternate spelling Luu.
Is “lau” a common word?
“Lau” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lau” have?
“Lau” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (dialectal) To lay or set something down onto a surface.
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