lawn

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Derived terms 1.3.1.2 Translations 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɔ:n/
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  Rhymes: -ɔːn

[edit] Etymology 1

Apparently from Laon, a town in France known for its linen manufacturing.

[edit] Noun

lawn (plural lawns)

1. a type of thin linen or cotton
2. (in plural) pieces of this fabric, especially as used for the sleeves of a bishop; the office of bishop
3. (obsolete) a piece of clothing made from lawn

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[edit] Etymology 2

Early Modern English laune "turf, grassy area", alteration of laund "glade", from Middle English launde from Old French lande "heath, moor" of Gmc or Gaulish origin, akin to Breton lann "heath"; Old Norse & Old English land

[edit] Noun

lawn (plural lawns)

1. An open space between woods.
2. Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

[edit] Derived terms

• lawn mower

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[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: alnw
• WLAN