lass
Americannoun
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a girl or young woman, especially one who is unmarried.
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a female sweetheart.
a young lad and his lass.
noun
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a girl or young woman
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informal a familiar form of address for any female
Etymology
Origin of lass
1250–1300; Middle English las, lasse, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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“Didn’t mean to shriek like a banshee! I was startled, is all. It was so lifelike! She’s a talented lass, isn’t she?”
From Literature
The kid gets to fall in love with a free-spirited lass.
From Los Angeles Times
In her campaign, she presented herself as a "strong Yorkshire lass" from humble beginnings.
From BBC
She was described as a "one of a kind lass" by a friend, while another said she was a "beautiful soul gone far too soon".
From BBC
I remember never taking my cleats off after games as a wee lass.
From Los Angeles Times
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