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Origin and Etymology of lawn
Middle English launde, from Anglo-French land, launde wood, unwooded field, of Celt origin; akin to Middle Irish lann land — more at land
First Known Use: 14th century
lawn
Definition of lawn
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
lawny
adjectiveOrigin and Etymology of lawn
Middle English lawne, laund, probably from Laon, France
First Known Use: 15th century
LAWN Defined for Kids
lawn
playDefinition of lawn for Students
: ground (as around a house) covered with grass that is kept mowed
Medical Dictionary
lawn
playMedical Definition of lawn
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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