\Luck\, n. [Akin to D. luk, geluk, G. gl["u]ck, Icel.
lukka, Sw. lycka, Dan. lykke, and perh. to G. locken to
entice. Cf. 3d {Gleck}.]
That which happens to a person; an event, good or ill,
affecting one's interests or happiness, and which is deemed
casual; a course or series of such events regarded as
occurring by chance; chance; hap; fate; fortune; often, one's
habitual or characteristic fortune; as, good, bad, ill, or
hard luck. Luck is often used for good luck; as, luck is
better than skill.
      If thou dost play with him at any game, Thou art sure
      to lose; and of that natural luck, He beats thee
      'gainst the odds.                        --Shak.
{Luck penny}, a small sum given back for luck to one who pays
   money. [Prov. Eng.]
{To be in luck}, to receive some good, or to meet with some
   success, in an unexpected manner, or as the result of
   circumstances beyond one's control; to be fortunate.