I. ə-ˈlȯft adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse ā lopt, from ā on, in + lopt air — more at on , loft
Date: 13th century
1. : at or to a great height
measuring the winds aloft
2. : in the air ; especially : in flight (as in an airplane)
meals served aloft
3. : at, on, or to the masthead or the higher rigging
II. preposition
Date: 14th century
: on top of : above
bright signs aloft hotels