I. ˈlau̇t intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lūtan; akin to Old Norse lūta to bow down
Date: before 12th century
1. : to bow in respect
2. : submit , yield
II. noun
Etymology: perhaps from lout (I)
Date: 1542
: an awkward brutish person
III. transitive verb
Date: circa 1530
: to treat as a lout : scorn