LAWN


Meaning of LAWN in English

~ 1

■ noun an area of mown grass in a garden or park.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

Origin

C16: alt. of dialect laund 'glade, pasture', from OFr. launde 'wooded district, heath', of Celtic origin.

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~ 2

■ noun a fine linen or cotton fabric used for making clothes.

Derivatives

~y adjective

Origin

ME: prob. from Laon , the name of a city in France important for linen manufacture.

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