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s the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called lanterloo.

The clay or slimes washed from tin ore in dressing.

Loobylike; awkward. Fuller.

An awkward, clumsy fellow; a lubber. Swift.

See 2d Loch.

The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

cted; -- with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. See Phrases below.

See Moonfish (b).

One who looks. Looker-on, a spectator; one that looks on, but has no agency or part in an affair. Did not this fatal war affront thy coast, Yet sattest thou an idle looker-on Fairfax.

Having a certain look or appearance; -- often compounded with adjectives; as, good-looking, grand-looking, etc.

laced a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver. There is none so homely but loves a looking-glass. South.

A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

A vessel used to receive the washings of ores of metals.

See Loon, the bird.

A gentle gale of wind.

The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.

A sorry fellow; a worthless person; a rogue.

See Luny.

ron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]