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May 26, 2012
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lair



Pronunciation: (lâr), [key]
—n.
1. a den or resting place of a wild animal: The cougar retired to its lair.
2. a secluded or hidden place, esp. a secret retreat or base of operations; a hideout or hideaway: a pirate's lair.
3. Brit.a place in which to lie or rest; a bed.

—v.t.
1. to place in a lair.
2. to serve as a lair for.

—v.i.
to go to, lie in, or have a lair.

lair



Pronunciation: (lâr), [key]
—n.
Brit. Dial.mud; mire.

—v.i.
Scot.to sink or stick in mud or mire.

lair



Pronunciation: (lâr), [key]
—n. Chiefly Scot.
lore; learning.

lair



Pronunciation: (lâr), [key]
—n. Australian Informal.
a man who dresses garishly and is crude or vulgar; showoff.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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