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lair1

Syllabification: (lair)

Pronunciation: /le(ə)r/

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Definition of lair

noun

a wild animal’s resting place, especially one that is well hidden.
a secret or private place in which a person seeks concealment or seclusion.

Origin:

Old English leger 'resting place, bed', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leger 'bed, camp' and German Lager 'storehouse', also to lie¹. Compare with laager and lager