lai
Americannoun
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(in medieval French literature)
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a narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets and dealing with tales of adventure and romance.
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a lyric poem, often a love poem, having great metrical variety and designed to be sung to a popular melody.
Etymology
Origin of lai
1200–50; Middle English < Old French. See lay 4
Example Sentences
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"We hope that the arms purchases can be approved as soon as possible," President Lai Ching-te told reporters in Taipei.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
"By enabling robust nonreciprocal quantum synchronization, our research paves the way for realizing more reliable quantum processors and protected quantum resources," comments Lai.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
Opening Computex on Tuesday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said that rising international investment reflects the island's "technological strength, industrial efficiency, and the trust built up in our democratic system".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Lai, who took office in 2024, is behind one of the strongest pushes in years to strengthen the island's defence.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Sassur and Mr. Lai helped Hari from his cot and eased him into the water.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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