LOUT


Meaning of LOUT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' lau ̇ t

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English l ū tan; akin to Old Norse l ū ta to bow down

Date: before 12th century

1 : to bow in respect

2 : SUBMIT , YIELD

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.