Where does “lookout” come from?
Lookout derives from the English phrasal verb look out, originally meaning to watch or be vigilant.
lookout (English): A vantage point with a view of the surrounding...
Definitions
- A vantage point with a view of the surrounding...
Ancestry of “lookout”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | look out | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |