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Lias
/ laɪˈæsɪk; ˈlaɪəs /
noun
- the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system
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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.
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The Lias plain is rich grazing country, the Oxford Clay forms valuable agricultural land, yielding heavy crops of wheat.
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The study of practical anatomy lias always been carried on in this country under great disadvantages.
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"You can't cut no pigeon wing, w'ite boy," said 'Lias, Mammy's grandson.
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Mrs. Caukins waved her sunshade vigorously at 'Lias and gave a long sigh of relief and satisfaction.
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