Lair \Lair\, n. [OE. leir, AS. leger; akin to D. leger, G. lager couch, lair, OHG. laga?, Goth. ligrs, and to E. lie. See Lie to be prostrate, and cf. Layer, Leaguer.]

1. A place in which to lie or rest; especially, the bed or couch of a wild beast.

2. A burying place. [Scot.]

--Jamieson.

3. A pasture; sometimes, food. [Obs.]

--Spenser.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)