OFF-LYING


Meaning of OFF-LYING in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: off (I) + lying (after lie off )

1. : situated off the shore

off-lying islands

or off the main part

off-lying apartment for servants

2. : outlying , remote

off-lying provinces

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