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