Standard Lemma guide

lullay

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • lo͞oʹlā
  • /luˈleɪ/
  • ʹlo͞olā
  • /ˈlu.leɪ/
  • lo͞oʹlī
  • /luˈlaɪ/

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intj

Meaning 1

Used to soothe or urge someone to sleep.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Imitative or onomatopoeic sounds to lull a child to sleep. See also lull and lullaby. Compare Icelandic lúlla, German lullen.