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Etymology of the English word lass

the English word lass
derived from the Old French word laz
derived from the Latin word laqueus (noose; snare, trap)
derived from the Latin word lacere

Date

The earliest known usage of lass in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

lassie

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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