From Old English 'lanu' (narrow road), of uncertain deeper origin — one of English's oldest road-words.
A narrow road, especially in a rural area; a division of a road for traffic.
From Old English 'lane' or 'lanu' meaning 'narrow road, path,' of uncertain further origin. Possibly related to Old Frisian 'lana' or 'lone.' One of English's oldest road-words. Key roots: lanu (Old English: "narrow road, path").