lair
/lɛə//lɛəɹ/
noun
- 1
A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
- 2
A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
- 3
A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
- 4
A bed or resting place.
- 5
A grave; a cemetery plot.
verb
- 1
To rest; to dwell.
- 2
To lay down.
- 3
To bury.
noun
- 1
A bog; a mire.
verb
- 1
To mire.
- 2
To become mired.
noun
- 1
A person who dresses in a showy but tasteless manner and behaves in a vulgar and conceited way; a show-off.
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