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lair
Definitions
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1
noun
A
lair
is
a
place
where
a
wild
animal
,
especially
a
fierce
or
dangerous
one
,
lives
and
rests
.
The
bear
retreated
to
its
lair
after
a
long
day
of
hunting
.
The
dragon's
lair
was
hidden
deep
within
the
mountain
.
Foxes
often
have
multiple
entrances
to
their
lairs
for
safety
.
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2
noun
A
lair
can
also
refer
to
a
secret
or
private
place
where
a
person
seeks
seclusion
or
privacy
.
He
retreated
to
his
lair
to
work
on
his
novel
without
distractions
.
The
villain's
lair
was
filled
with
high-tech
gadgets
and
security
systems
.
She
considered
her
cozy
reading
nook
her
personal
lair
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
leger
Originally meant
a place to lie down
Background
The word 'lair' comes from the Old English 'leger', meaning a place to lie down. It originally referred to a resting place for animals and has evolved to include secret or private places for people.