2 entries under this word

Lawn

Lawn, n.

noun

n. [O. Eng. lawnd, laund, launde, W. llan, an open, clear place, llawnt, a smooth rising hill, lawn; Armor. lanm or len, territory, country. See LAUND and LAND.] An open space between woods; a space of ground covered with grass, generally in front of or around a house or mansion.

Betwixt them, lawns, or level downs, and flocks Grazing the tender herbs, were interspersed. Milton.

Lawn, n.

noun

n. [Contracted from Fr. linon, lawn, from lin, Lat. linum, flax.] A sort of fine linen or cambric, used especially for certain parts of the official robes of a bishop, and hence, generally, the official dress itself.

A saint in crape is twice a saint in lawn. Pope.