See Also: loft(1)(dictionary)
loft(encyclopedia)
loft(2)(dictionary)
loft 1, noun(dictionary)
loft 2, verb(dictionary)
cock-loft(dictionary)
Loft or Lob - Soccer(gambling)
Loft - Golf(gambling)
Strong Loft - Golf(gambling)
Effective Loft - Golf(gambling)

flaxen (iou) and loft(2) (iou)


flaxen (iou)



flaxen adjective. LME.
[from FLAX noun + -EN4.]
Made of flax, linen. LME.
Of hair etc.: coloured like dressed flax, pale yellow. E16.
Of or pertaining to flax as a commercial product. E18.

loft(2) (iou)



loft verb trans. LME.
[from the noun.]
Insert a layer of planks etc. in (a building) so as to separate the storeys; fit with a ceiling or floor. Also, furnish with a loft or upper storey. LME-M17.
Store (goods or produce) in a loft. rare. E16.
Gently hit, throw, kick, or otherwise send (a ball etc.) high up; hit high up so as to clear (an obstacle); hit a delivery of a ball from (a bowler, pitcher, etc.) high up. Also, raise (something) to a higher position. M19.
Scientific American The denser crystals sink and the pumice dust is lofted. Times He was seen suddenly to loft both fists skywards.
Keep (pigeons) in a loft or flock. L19.