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- [las]
- /læs/
- /læs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [las]
- /læs/
Definitions of lasses word
- noun lasses an Indian beverage of yogurt or buttermilk, water, and spices, often with the addition of fruit or sweetener. 1
- noun lasses Plural form of lass. 1
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Origin of lasses
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English las, lasse, of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Lasses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lasses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lasses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lasses
noun lasses
- girls — Plural form of girl.
- misses — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
- mesdemoiselles — a plural of mademoiselle.
- daughters — Plural form of daughter.
- adolescents — Plural form of adolescent.
Antonyms for lasses
noun lasses
- lads — Plural form of lad.