la
1the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A.: Compare sol-fa (def. 1).
Origin of la
1Other definitions for la (2 of 6)
(used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.): La, sir, how you do go on!
Origin of la
2Other definitions for La (3 of 6)
lanthanum.
Other definitions for LA (4 of 6)
Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
Other definitions for La. (5 of 6)
Louisiana.
Other definitions for L.A. (6 of 6)
Latin America.
Law Agent.
Library Association.
Local Agent.
Los Angeles.
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How to use la in a sentence
L-a-f-f-e-r-t-yDennis Lafferty, the policeman spelled out, a letter at a time.
The Flying Reporter | Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) TheissAn elegant noeud Gordien has been known to secure for its possessor 5,000 L. a-year, and a handsome woman into the bargain.
Odd Volume | VariousDo you remember if that boy's name would have been Arnold Rowland—(spelling) R-o-w-l-a-n-d?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyOn the page which is marked with a circle 7, there appears to be a signature L-a-r-r-i-e.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyLiloa (Li-l-a)--an ancient king of Hawaii, the father of Umi (p. 131).
Unwritten Literature of Hawaii | Nathaniel Bright Emerson
British Dictionary definitions for la (1 of 6)
/ (lɑː) /
music a variant spelling of lah
British Dictionary definitions for la (2 of 6)
/ (lɔː) /
an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
Origin of la
2British Dictionary definitions for la (3 of 6)
Lao People's Democratic Republic
British Dictionary definitions for La (4 of 6)
lanthanum
British Dictionary definitions for LA (5 of 6)
Legislative Assembly
Library Association
local agent
Los Angeles
Louisiana
British Dictionary definitions for La. (6 of 6)
Louisiana
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Scientific definitions for La
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