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Laigh

Description:

Laigh is a Scots word that means low or lower. It is primarily used in Scottish dialects to describe something that is situated at a lower level or position.

Possible Parts of Speech:

1. Noun: The laigh of the hill.
2. Adjective: A laigh door.
3. Adverb: He stoops laigh.
4. Verb: Don't laigh your standards.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Situated at a lower level.

Example Sentence: The laigh fields were often flooded during heavy rains.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The lower part of something.

Example Sentence: The cottage was nestled in the laigh of the hill, sheltered from the wind.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a low manner; with a stoop.

Example Sentence: He walked laigh, almost crouching to avoid hitting his head.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Lower one's standards or expectations.

Example Sentence: I won't laigh my principles just to fit in.

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