Lass

Lass

Northern English and Scottish term for girl/young woman.

Etymology & History

British girl, young woman. British Northern female terminology. Scottish and Northern British especially. 'Bonnie lass' British regional. Reflects British regional gender vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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