loo Meaning, Definition & Usage

Loo noun

Etymology

For older lanterloo, F. lanturelu, lanturlu, name of the game; orig., the refrain of a vaudeville.

Definitions

1. 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.
2. 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 transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Looed ; present participle & verbal noun Looing

Definitions

1. To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick. Written also lu. Goldsmith.