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lam - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lam'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) lemja.

Noun

(-)
  • Used in the expression on the lam to mean that a person is fleeing law enforcement, possibly in hiding.

    • Verb

  • To beat or thrash

    • Derived terms

    * lambaste

    Etymology 2

    (etyl)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The twenty-third letter of the Arabic alphabet, .

    • Anagrams

    * * ----

    Similar to 'lam'

    loam, loom, lum, leam, lyam, laam