I. ˈlān noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lanu; akin to Middle Dutch lane lane
Date: before 12th century
1. : a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
2. : a relatively narrow way or track: as
a. : an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships
b. : a strip of roadway for a single line of vehicles
c. : air lane
d. : any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race
e. : an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular player
f. : a narrow hardwood surface having pins at one end and a gutter along each side that is used in bowling
g. : free throw lane
II.
Scottish variant of lone