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lullay

Interjection CEFR C2
luˈleɪ

Definitions

Used to soothe or urge someone to sleep.

archaic

Examples

“...in "Ludus Coventriæ", of the 15th century, we find⟳ a specimen of a Lullaby Song ... lully, lullay, Thou little tiny CHILD,”
“Lullay moon princess, goodnight sister mine, rest⟳ now in moonlight's embrace”

CEFR level

C2
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