Lane
/leɪn/noun
A narrow road or pathway.
Did you know?The word 'lane' originates from a term meaning 'a path for a beast', often associated with secret routes in ancient times.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*lanō
“a path or road”
Old English
OE
lanu
“a narrow road or path”
Middle English
ME
lane
“a narrow way or path”
15th Century
English
lane
“an alley or passageway”