| Girl or young woman. Friendly, regional term. | United Kingdom, English. Comes from Old Norse “lǫskr,” meaning unmarried woman. | “She’s a lovely lass.” “That lass works at the shop.” | Mainly Northern England, Scotland |
Slang Description: lass
“Lass” is a regional British slang word for a girl or young woman.
Origin: From Old Norse roots, used in Scotland and Northern England for centuries.
Who used it first: Rural communities in the north of Britain.
Modern use: Still popular in northern towns and Scotland; rarely used in southern England.
Examples in conversation:
- “That lass sings beautifully.”
- “She’s a good lass — very helpful.”
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