lassie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lassie
Example Sentences
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"That lassie could have been totally saved," she said.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
Meanwhile here’s Ian Copestake channelling his inner Irvine Welsh: “Mary Waltz’s 63rd-minute observation prompted an image of Richarlison as Begbie announcing that ‘some wee lassie got hurt’.”
From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2022
Whether she is frolicking outdoors at age three, flashing a winning smile at five, hugging a jubilant boyfriend -- Prince William -- on their joint graduation day, Britain's future queen is an irresistible lassie.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2011
“What a wonderful, bubbly lassie, full of such light,” he said.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2010
Expect the usual lads with one exception—tonight there’s one wee lassie coming along.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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