lair

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
2. 2
   A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
3. 3
   A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
4. 4
   A bed or resting place.
5. 5
   A grave; a cemetery plot.
6. 6
   A group where pickup artists meet to discuss and practise seduction techniques.
7. 7
   A bog; a mire.
8. 8
   A person who dresses in a showy but tasteless manner and behaves in a vulgar and conceited way; a show-off.
9. 9
   Obsolete form of layer.

Verb

1. 1
   To rest; to dwell.
2. 2
   To lay down.
3. 3
   To bury.
4. 4
   To mire.
5. 5
   To become mired.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.