lass

lass · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A girlfriend or sweetheart.

Forms

plural: lasses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bonnie lass — (Scottish) A pretty or attractive young woman
  • •
    lad and lass — A young man and young woman; a couple

Related words

Antonyms: boy, lad
See also: girl, lad, lassie, maiden
Synonyms: girl, maiden, young woman

Etymology

From Middle English lasse, probably from Old Norse laskura meaning "unmarried woman." The word has remained in common use particularly in Scotland and Northern England.