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1. loftī adj.

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(a) Of high rank, noble; also, suited to a nobleman, precious, ornate; (b) as surname. …

2. loft-castē̆l n.

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The top-castle of a ship. …

3. lot n.(2)

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An upper room, bedroom. …

4. aloft(e adv.

Additional spellings: alofte
65 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) Up in the sky or air; high above, at or to a height; high aloft; (b) on top, atop; above, upstairs; also, on (a surface); lenden aloft, go up (to sb.); (c) upward; liften, heven aloft, lift up……

5. lō̆f-sōng n.

Additional spellings: lofsong
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A song of praise; esp. a hymn or psalm. …

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