Definition of la
chiefly dialectal
—used for emphasis or expressing surprise
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Origin and Etymology of la
Middle English (northern dialect), from Old English lā
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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: the sixth note of the major scale in solfège
Examples of la in a Sentence
do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti
Recent Examples of la from the Web
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Chip-'n'-Jo-la, Fizzer Upper, Gaines-er Ale, anyone?
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Per la terribile e delicata situazione, e soprattutto per rispetto della sua famiglia si fa appello alla sensibilità di tutti.
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Última etapa de recuperación, con las ganas y el compromiso de siempre.
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The beet salad ($13 a la carte) and Caesar ($12 a la carte) are also tasty and generously portioned, if your preference tends to lie with either.
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LA fares as low as $69 and Raliegh/Durham fares as low as $39 are available for purchase by Thursday for travel by Feb. 13.
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In addition to their regular a la carte menu, Dragonfly Robata will offer Robata Grilled Bison ($24), $6 Smoked Old Fashioned and a Japanese Whisky Flight ($29).
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True Food Kitchen will serve its regular à la carte menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 860 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
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Origin and Etymology of la
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from the syllable sung to this note in a medieval hymn to St. John the Baptist
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First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of LA
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law agent
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legislative assistant
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Los Angeles
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Louisiana
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