ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include laystall, feedlot, lare, shieling, sheep-run, abattoir.

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