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- LASS, n., v. Also in dim. forms lassie, -kie, -ky, lassack, -i (c)k (ie), -o (c)k (ie); -ag (ie), -igie (Cai.). Cf. Lad. I. n. 1. As in Eng. dial., a girl in gen., applied also with familiar or jocular force to an adult woman.
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An unmarried woman; a maiden. Hence auld lassie, an old maid; lassie-name, a woman's maiden-name (Ags. 1960).
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Oct 4, 2024 · “Bonnie Wee lassie” is a Scottish phrase used to describe a beautiful and little girl. “Bonnie” means pretty or beautiful, “wee” refers to small or little, and “lassie” means girl. So, if you come across an adorable young Scottish girl, you can truly make her day by calling her a “bonnie wee lassie.”
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lassie. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English.
6 days ago · lassie - A girl or young woman lavvy - A lavatory (toilet) ( Am gaun' tae the lavvy. lecky - electricity - often used in reference to bills ( she didn't pay her lecky this month )
(4) daft laddie or lassie, a person who pretends to be stupid, naïve or ignorant when in fact well aware of a situation; (5) daft man's shovel, a ribbed shovel used by miners for sifting coal; (6) to give someone the daft een, “to give someone a blow” (Fif. 1916 (per Ags. 3)).
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