lass
Translation
girl, young woman
Examples
She's a lovely lass from Yorkshire.
She's a lovely lass from Yorkshire.
Come here, my bonnie lass.
Come here, my bonnie lass.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a girl or young woman She is a pretty lass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: girl, maiden, damsel
Etymology
From Old Norse 'laskwaz' meaning 'unmarried'.
Memory Tips
Often used in Scotland and Northern England. Think of it as the female counterpart to 'lad'. It sounds like 'class' without the 'c'.