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lassie

noun lass·ie \ˈla-sē\

: a young girl

Full Definition of LASSIE

: lass 1

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First Known Use of LASSIE

1725

Related to LASSIE

Synonyms: filly, lass, girl, miss, missy, nymph, sheila [Australian & New Zealand]

Rhymes with LASSIE

brassy, chassis, classy, dassie, gassy, glacis, glassie, glassy, grassy, massy, sassy

LASSIE Defined for Kids

lassie

noun lass·ie \ˈla-sē\

Definition of LASSIE for Kids

: a young girl

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