lass

Meanings

• noun

  A young woman or girl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lass
lasso , masses , glass , grass

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Lass (Scottish) : Master, Boss
   

2. Lass (Maritime) : A large fishing net used to encircle schools of fish
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lass that leads to same result
lass , lasses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'young girl' or 'maidservant' in Scottish Gaelic and Old English. Over time, it came to mean 'young woman' in general.

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Trivia

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1. The name 'Lass' is also used as a given name for girls.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'lass' is the Scottish term for a house-elf.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maiden: A young woman who has not been married

2. Girl: A young female

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Culture

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In Scottish literature and folklore, the 'lass' is often depicted as a beautiful and strong-willed young woman. In the ballad 'The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie', the 'lass' is a powerful and enchanting figure who captivates the hearts of many men.

How to Memorize "lass"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young woman or girl with long flowing hair and a bright smile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lass' with the image of a young woman or girl.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Lass' starts with the same letter as 'Lovely' and 'Lively', so think of a 'Lovely' or 'Lively' young woman when you see the word.

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