Posted On: 03/24/2013 10:20:49 AM
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Definition of LAIR
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Examples of LAIR
- tracking the bear back to its lair
- She runs the project from her private lair in the suburbs.
Origin of LAIR
Middle English, from Old English leger; akin to Old High German legar bed, Old English licgan to lie — more at lie
First Known Use: before 12th century
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