| 释义 |
lown
I. \ˈlau̇n\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) lownen, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish lugna to calm, quiet, Old Icelandic logn; akin to Gothic liuhath light — more at light
dialect : calm, quiet
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) lowne, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish lughn, adjective, calm, Norwegian logn, Old Icelandic lygn; derivative from the root of Old Swedish lughn, n., calm Old Icelandic logn
dialect : calm, quiet, still
< a lown spring night — Maristan Chapman >
III. noun
(-s)
dialect : calm, quiet, stillness
IV. \ˈlün\
chiefly Scotland
variant of loon I |