Lairage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛːɹɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lairage is a noun meaning A place where sheep or cattle may be rested during transit to a market or abattoir.
Meaning
A place where sheep or cattle may be rested during transit to a market or abattoir.
Example Sentences
On this they built the station with a lairage for cattle beneath.
Part of this section runs beneath the Glasgow Cattle Market, and lairage for livestock traffic is provided beside Bellgrove Station; trains are received from all over Scotland on market days.
Word Forms
- lairages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laystall, feedlot, lare, shieling, sheep-run, abattoir.
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