LAISSE

Meaning of LAISSE in English

ˈles, ˈlās noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Old French, literally, string, leash — more at leash

: the irregular strophe of Old French poetry ; especially : a strophe of the chansons de geste

Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012

LAISSE — z-faire, laisser-faire - unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activitiesIf a government has a policy of laissez-faire …
Cambridge English vocab
LEASH — I. ˈlēsh noun ( -es ) Etymology: Middle English lees, lese, leshe, from Old French laisse, from laissier to let …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
LEASH — /leesh/ , n. 1. a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead. 2. check; …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
LEASH — ■ noun 1》 a dog's lead. 2》 Falconry a thong or string attached to the jesses of a hawk, used …
Concise Oxford English vocab
LEASH — [leash] n [ME lees, leshe, fr. MF laisse, fr. OF laissier] (14c) 1 a: a line for leading or restraining …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
LEASH — / liːʃ; NAmE / noun , verb ■ noun ( especially NAmE ) = lead (6): All dogs must be …
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
LEASH — I. leash 1 /liːʃ/ BrE AmE noun [countable] especially American English [ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
LEASH — n. & v. --n. a thong for holding a dog; a dog's lead. --v.tr. 1 put a leash on. 2 …
Английский основной разговорный словарь
LEASH — n. & v. n. a thong for holding a dog; a dog's lead. v.tr. 1 put a leash on. 2 …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
LEASH — n. & v. --n. a thong for holding a dog; a dog's lead. --v.tr. 1. put a leash on. 2 …
Oxford English vocab

Webster's New International English Dictionary

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