noun
lassie
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noun
1
An affectionate term for a young girl, especially a girlfriend or sweetheart.
"Come away in, lassie, and warm yourself by the fire."
How to Use Lassie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fond, mainly Scottish way of saying "little lass" or "girl".
When to use it
Regional and affectionate; also familiar to many as the name of a famous fictional collie dog.
Word Forms
lassies plural
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Etymology
From lass plus the diminutive suffix -ie.