Lias
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of Lias
C15 (referring to a kind of limestone), C19 (geological sense) from Old French liois, perhaps from lie lees, dregs, so called from its appearance
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Adele O'Sullivan died on 7 April 2021 - just 26 minutes old - Kahlani Rawson died on 15 June at four days old and Quinn Lias Parker died on 16 July at two days old.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
The Kings' Lias Anderson was called for high-sticking on Oliver Ekman-Larsson midway through the third period and Miller capitalized on the man advantage.
From Fox News ● Dec. 7, 2021
Lias Andersson scored in the first round of the shootout for Los Angeles, but Zegras tied it for Anaheim in the second.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
Dustin Brown joined Gabriel Vilardi and Lias Andersson on the third line, strengthening the trio’s ability to forecheck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
Mr. Lias clucked his team up to a trot.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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