"Lalage" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Ancient Greek λᾰλᾰγή (lalagḗ, “to prattle”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|λᾰλᾰγή||to prattle}} Ancient Greek λᾰλᾰγή (lalagḗ, “to prattle”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lalage
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Lallage
    Sense id: en-Lalage-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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