Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Loo

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Loo


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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) 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.

(3):

(v. t.) To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.