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View synonyms for lassie

lassie

[ las-ee ]

noun

  1. a young girl; lass.


lassie

/ ˈlæsɪ /

noun

  1. informal.
    a little lass; girl
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lassie1

First recorded in 1715–25; lass + -ie
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Example Sentences

If the law passes in Denmark, only Finland, Hungary and Sweden will remain lawless when it comes to Lassie.

The last pooch this heroic on the big screen was Lassie, or perhaps Benji.

Laith will the lassie be to weet her bonny shoon, but lang ere the play'll be ower she'll wat her hat aboon.

I hae studied her weel, and she's a thrifty, douce, clever lassie.

They are like a small lassie I know, who helps to brighten all the dark places in my life.

"She's getting a big lassie, and she's over-proud of her appearance," Mrs. McDougall said, not without a touch of pride.

One little girl, a delicate lassie, they had been obliged to take out of school.

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