Associations to the word «Lair»

Wiktionary

LAIR, noun. A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
LAIR, noun. (figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain.
LAIR, verb. (transitive) (Scotland) To mire.
LAIR, verb. (intransitive) (Scotland) To become mired.

Dictionary definition

LAIR, noun. The habitation of wild animals.

Wise words

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