lied

noun

ˈlēt

plural lieder ˈlē-dər

Synonyms of lied next

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: a German art song especially of the 19th century

Word History

Etymology

German, song, from Old High German liod

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of lied was in 1852

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“Lied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lied. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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