Lair (?), n. [OE. leir, AS. leger; akin to D. leger, G. lager couch, lair, OHG. laga, Goth. ligrs, and to E. lie. See Lie to be prostrate, and cf. Layer, Leaguer.]
1.
A place in which to lie or rest; especially, the bed or couch of a wild beast.
2.
A burying place.
[Scot.]
Jamieson.
3.
A pasture; sometimes, food.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
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