Meaning of LOO
Pronunciation: | | loo
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| Definition: | | [n] a toilet in England |
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| Synonyms: | | closet, W.C., water closet |
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| See Also: | | bathroom, can, john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Loo\, n. [For older lanterloo, F. lanturelu, lanturlu, name
of the game; orig., the refrain of a vaudeville.]
(a) An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to
each player from a full pack. When five cards are used
the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed
upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called
{lanterloo}.
(b) A modification of the game of ``all fours'' in which the
players replenish their hands after each round by drawing
each a card from the pack.
{Loo table}, a round table adapted for a circle of persons
playing loo.
\Loo\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Looed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Looing}.]
To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick. [Written
also {lu}.] --Goldsmith.
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| Related Terms: | | backhouse, basement, bathroom, can, closet, comfort station, convenience, crapper, earth closet, head, john, johnny, johnny house, latrine, lavatory, necessary, outhouse, pot, potty, powder room, privy, rest room, throne, toilet, toilet room, urinal, washroom, water closet, WC |
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