'Lair' definitions:
Definition of 'Lair'
From: GCIDE
- Lair \Lair\ (l[^a]r), 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]
Synonyms of 'lair'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abri,
- adytum,
- antre,
- ashram,
- asylum,
- bolt-hole,
- bordello,
- brothel,
- bunker,
- burrow,
- cache,
- cathouse,
- cave,
- cavern,
- cell,
- clip joint,
- cloister,
- concealment,
- corner,
- couch,
- cove,
- cover,
- covert,
- coverture,
- cranny,
- cubby,
- cubbyhole,
- dark corner,
- den,
- den of thieves,
- dive,
- dugout,
- dump,
- earth,
- fleshpots,
- form,
- foxhole,
- funk hole,
- grot,
- grotto,
- gyp joint,
- hermitage,
- hideaway,
- hideout,
- hidey hole,
- hiding,
- hiding place,
- hole,
- hollow,
- holy of holies,
- ivory tower,
- joint,
- lodge,
- mew,
- nest,
- niche,
- nook,
- privacy,
- recess,
- refuge,
- retreat,
- run,
- sanctuary,
- sanctum,
- sanctum sanctorum,
- secret place,
- sewer,
- sporting house,
- stash,
- stews,
- subterrane,
- subway,
- tunnel,
- undercovert,
- warren,
- whorehouse