n. [ OE. leir, AS. leger; akin to D. leger, G. lager couch, lair, OHG. legar, Goth. ligrs, and to E. lie. See Lie to be prostrate, and cf. Layer, Leaguer. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A place in which to lie or rest; especially, the bed or couch of a wild beast. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A burying place. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A pasture; sometimes, food. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Lord. ] A lord; a landholder, esp. one who holds land directly of the crown. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state of being a laird; an estate; landed property. [ Scot. ] Ramsay. [ 1913 Webster ]