Definition

A location where animals, especially sheep or cattle, can rest while being transported to a market or slaughterhouse.

Example

The truck driver stopped at the lairage to let the cattle rest before continuing their journey.

Conversation

Did you see the new lairage they built at the market?

Yeah, it looks spacious and comfortable for the cattle.

I think it's great that they have a place to rest during transit.

Definitely! It makes the whole process more humane.

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Root Explanation

Lairage originates from Old French 'laire' (meaning a place where animals rest or lie down) and the suffix '-age' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'lairage' refers to a place where animals, particularly livestock, are kept to rest before being processed or sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place where animals rest' ('lair') and the '-age' indicating a state, which helps you remember that 'lairage' is a resting area for animals.

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