lair

The definition of a lair is a secret, secluded or private place, especially one used by an animal.

(noun)

A wolf's den is an example of a lair.

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See lair in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a bed or resting place of a wild animal; den
  2. any place of refuge or for hiding

Origin: ME lier < OE leger, lit., lying place, hence bed, couch (in Du, a camp) < Gmc base (*leg-) of licgan, to lie

intransitive verb

to go to, rest in, or have a lair

See lair in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The den or dwelling of a wild animal.
  2. A den or hideaway.
  3. Obsolete A resting place; a couch.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English leger; see legh- in Indo-European roots

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