Definition of "lais" [lais]

• Plural form of lai. (noun)

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• "One of her lais is the Arthurian legend of Lanval."
• "Besides the Chansons de Geste pertaining to various phases of this theme, the Breton cycle includes many shorter works termed lais, which also treat of love, and were composed by Marie de France or her successors."
• "These wreaths, called lais (pronounced lays), sometimes reach below the waist."