~ 1
■ noun a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
↘the action of lending.
↘short for ~word .
■ verb give as a ~; lend.
Phrases
on ~ being borrowed.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~ee noun
~er noun
Origin
ME: from ON lán , of Gmc origin; related to lend .
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~ 2
(also ~ing )
■ noun [usu. in place names ] Scottish
1》 a lane.
2》 an open piece of land where cows are milked.
Origin
ME: var. of lane .