laverock
a lark, especially a skylark.
Origin of laverock
1- Also lav·rock [lav-ruhk]. /ˈlæv rək/.
Words Nearby laverock
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How to use laverock in a sentence
Like the Black Douglas, he likes better to hear the laverock sing than the mouse cheep.
The Balladists | John GeddieWee dour looking huiks are the thing, Mouse body and laverock wing.
Angling Sketches | Andrew LangThe laverock, despite her injuries, was able to proceed under her own steam, but the Medusa was wholly disabled.
The Harwich Naval Forces | E. F. KnightI don't think I was thinking onything, except a meenit syne, when I lookit up an' wished I was that laverock in the lift.'
The Guinea Stamp | Annie S. SwanAy, it is the Gowans and the laverock that you will like best.
The Three Perils of Man, Vol. 3 (of 3) | James Hogg
British Dictionary definitions for laverock
/ (ˈlævərək, Scottish ˈlevərək, ˈlevrək) /
a Scot and northern English dialect word for skylark (def. 1)
Origin of laverock
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