noun
loos
looz
Loos (noun) means an old, now rare word for praise, fame, or reputation. Example: “The poem sang the loos of the fallen knight.”
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An old, now rare word for praise, fame, or reputation.
"The poem sang the loos of the fallen knight."
How to use loos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic word for fame or praise.
Memory tip
This word is essentially obsolete outside of old texts — don't confuse it with the everyday British word "loo" (toilet), which is completely unrelated.
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Etymology
From Old French los, ultimately from Latin laus ("praise, glory"). It shares its root with the word "laud."
Rhymes for loos
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What does “loos” mean?
The word “loos” means an old, now rare word for praise, fame, or reputation. In plain terms, an archaic word for fame or praise.
How do you pronounce “loos”?
“Loos” is pronounced looz (/luːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “loos” in a sentence?
Here is “loos” used in a sentence: “The poem sang the loos of the fallen knight.”
What part of speech is “loos”?
“Loos” is a noun.
Where does the word “loos” come from?
The word “loos” comes from Latin. From Old French los, ultimately from Latin laus ("praise, glory"). It shares its root with the word "laud.".
