lome

See also: Lome, Lomé, and Lomē

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old English lōme, from earlier ġelōme, from Proto-Germanic *galōma, from Proto-Germanic *galōmiz. Compare ilome.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈloːm(ə)/
  • Rhymes: -oːm(ə)

Adverb

lome (comparative lomer)

  1. usually, commonly.
References

Etymology 2

From Old English lōma, of unknown origin.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈloːm(ə)/

Noun

lome (plural lomes or lomen)

  1. A machine, device, or instrument.
  2. A loom; a frame used for weaving or other weaving implement.
  3. A container or box where fluid is stored.
  4. (rare) A boat; a seafaring craft.
  5. (rare) A grave; a casket.
  6. (rare) A instrument of war; an armament.
  7. (rare, vulgar) A penis.
Derived terms
Descendants
References

Old English

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈloːme/

Adjective

lōme

  1. frequent

Adverb

lōme

  1. frequently, often

Descendants

  • Middle English: lome
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