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Louk vs Loun - What's the difference?

louk | loun |

As verbs the difference between louk and loun

is that louk is to weed; pull up weeds while loun is to beat; thrash.

As nouns the difference between louk and loun

is that louk is an accomplice; partner; comrade while loun is boy, youth.

louk

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) louken, lowken, from (etyl) .

Verb

(en verb)
  • To weed; pull up weeds.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) louken, from (etyl) . More at (l).

    Verb

    (en verb)

    • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) louk, louke, loke, of uncertain origin.

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) An accomplice; partner; comrade.

    • loun

    English

    Etymology 1

    Origin uncertain. Compare (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To beat; thrash.

    • Etymology 2

    From either (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Ulster) boy, youth