lass

[ las ]

/ læs /

noun

a girl or young woman, especially one who is unmarried.

a female sweetheart: a young lad and his lass.

Nearby words

lasing, lasker, lasket, laski, lasky, lass, lassa, lassa fever, lassa virus, lassalle, lassen peak

Origin of lass

1250–1300; Middle English las, lasse, of uncertain origin

Definition for lasses (2 of 2)

lassi

[ las-ee, luhs-ee ]

/ ˈlæs i, ˈlʌs i /

noun

an Indian beverage of yogurt or buttermilk, water, and spices, often with the addition of fruit or sweetener.

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Examples from the Web for lasses

The trilogy follows Kate and Baba, two lasses from the Shannon bogs, from convent school to the bright lights of London.
The 12 Best Irish Novels for St. Patrick’s Day|Allen Barra|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The priest might go back to the slaves of Wessex, and command them if he could; but in the fens, men were free, and lasses too.
Hereward, The Last of the English|Charles Kingsley
Joe Egan was at his cousin's elbow, and a few other lads and lasses made a rough circle.
Strangers at Lisconnel|Barlow Jane
Ben the toper loved his bottle,—Charley only loved the lasses!
Paul Clifford, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton

T will be rare practice for thee against some of these lasses grow up, and thou wouldst fain go a-wooing on thine own account.
Standish of Standish|Jane G. Austin
Massa he would allus bring de big tray ob 'lasses cookies fo' all de chilluns.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves|Work Projects Administration

British Dictionary definitions for lasses (1 of 2)

lass

/ (læs) /

noun

a girl or young woman

informal a familiar form of address for any female

Word Origin for lass

C13: origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for lasses (2 of 2)

lassi

/ (ˈlæsɪ) /

noun

a cold drink made with yoghurt or buttermilk and flavoured with sugar, salt, or a mild spice

Word Origin for lassi

from Hindi

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