lout 1
/lowt/ , n.
1. an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
v.t.
2. to flout; treat with contempt; scorn.
[ 1540-50; perh. special use of LOUT 2 ]
lout 2
/lowt/ , v.t. , v.i.
to bend, stoop, or bow, esp. in respect or courtesy.
[ 1250-1300; ME louten, OE lutan; c. ON luta; akin to LITTLE ]