laverock

[ lav-er-uhk, leyv-ruhk ]

noun

, Chiefly Scot.

1. a lark, especially a skylark.

laverock

/ ˈlævərək; ˈlevrək; ˈlevərək /

noun

1. See skylark
   a Scot and northern English dialect word for skylark

Word History and Origins

Origin of laverock¹

1275–1325; Middle English laverok, Old English lāwerce lark ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of laverock¹

Old English lǣwerce lark ¹

Example Sentences

Like the Black Douglas, he likes better to hear the laverock sing than the mouse cheep.

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Wee dour looking huiks are the thing, Mouse body and laverock wing.

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The Laverock, despite her injuries, was able to proceed under her own steam, but the Medusa was wholly disabled.

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I don't think I was thinking onything, except a meenit syne, when I lookit up an' wished I was that laverock in the lift.'

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Ay, it is the Gowans and the Laverock that you will like best.

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