Meaning
A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English lullen (“to lull”) + bye. First recorded c. 1560. Compare Old English bī, bī (“lullaby!”, interjection).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
berceusecradle songcradlesonganesthetichypnoticschlummerliedwiegenliedmandrakemorphiamorphine
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: