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Lao
[ lou ]
noun
, plural Laos [louz], (especially collectively) Lao
- a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
- the Tai language of the Lao.
adjective
- of or relating to the Lao or their language.
LAO
1abbreviation for
- Laos (international car registration)
Lao
2/ laʊ /
adjective
- another name for Laotian
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lao1
First recorded in 1880–85; from Lao Láo, a self-designation
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Example Sentences
Bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers shares his favorite reads, from Lao Tzu to Kurt Vonnegut.
From The Daily Beast
We embraced, and before the others could press forward to salute me, I gave the jhirnee: "Pan lao!"
From Project Gutenberg
This man was called Lao-tse, a recluse and philosopher, who was already an old man when Confucius began his travels.
From Project Gutenberg
Don Torribio occupied himself by doubling up his lao several times in his right hand.
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"Your mind is widely opened, esteemed," replied Lao Ting respectfully.
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In spite of the admittedly rough-edged nature of Hoa-mi's leave-taking, Lao Ting retraced his steps in an exalted frame of mind.
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