Lass

Pronunciation: /læs/

Definitions of lass

noun a girl or young woman

Example Sentences

A1 The lass helped her grandmother bake cookies.

A2 The young lass was excited to start her first day of school.

B1 The lass was known for her kind heart and willingness to help others.

B2 The lass decided to pursue a career in nursing to make a difference in people's lives.

C1 The lass was determined to overcome any obstacles in her path to success.

C2 The talented lass received a scholarship to study at a prestigious university.

Examples of lass in a Sentence

formal The young lass was well-mannered and polite.

informal Hey lass, wanna grab a bite to eat?

slang That lass is totally chill and easy to hang out with.

figurative She danced like a lass in the wind, graceful and free.

Grammatical Forms of lass

• past tense: lassed
• plural: lasses
• comparative: lasser
• superlative: lassest
• present tense: lasses
• future tense: will lass
• perfect tense: have lassed
• continuous tense: is lassing
• singular: lass
• positive degree: lass
• infinitive: to lass
• gerund: lassing
• participle: lassed

Origin and Evolution of lass

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Scottish and Northern English

Story behind the word: The word 'lass' originated in Scotland and Northern England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a young girl or unmarried woman, 'lass' has evolved to become a term of endearment or informal address for a woman or girl, especially in Scottish and Northern English dialects.