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Lias

/ laɪˈæsɪk; ˈlaɪəs /

noun

  1. the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • Liassic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lias1

C15 (referring to a kind of limestone), C19 (geological sense) from Old French liois, perhaps from lie lees, dregs, so called from its appearance
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Example Sentences

I have acted boldly, in the open day, in the presence of the magistracy: there lias been nothing secret or concealed.

The Lias plain is rich grazing country, the Oxford Clay forms valuable agricultural land, yielding heavy crops of wheat.

The study of practical anatomy lias always been carried on in this country under great disadvantages.

"You can't cut no pigeon wing, w'ite boy," said 'Lias, Mammy's grandson.

Mrs. Caukins waved her sunshade vigorously at 'Lias and gave a long sigh of relief and satisfaction.

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