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Definition of lassie

lassie

/ˈlæs.i/
las · sie
Plural:lassies
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• noun

1

Scottish A girl or young woman, especially one who is unmarried (chiefly used in Scotland and northern England).

Example

"The elderly shopkeeper smiled warmly and handed the young lassie a small bag of peppermint sweets."

2

Scottish A sweetheart, girlfriend, or female beloved.

Example

"In the traditional folk ballad, the sailor promises to return home to his bonnie lassie by the end of harvest."

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• Rhymes for lassie

• Nearby Words

lass
lassen
lassi
lassie
lasso
last
lastborn

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century in Scots, formed as a diminutive of "lass" (probably from Old Norse "löskvira," meaning an unmarried woman) with the affectionate suffix "-ie."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lassie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lassie
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