Obs. Earlier anglicizing of Sp. lazo LASSO.
1726. Shelvocke, Voy. round World, 109. [Island of Chiloe on Coast of Chili] They are particularly dextrous in throwing a sliding noose at the end of a long thong of leather, wherewith they are sure of catching an ox, horse, &c. or any thing, even in its full career; this they call a Lays.
