Where does “luff” come from?
Luff comes from Old French lof, a nautical term whose original meaning remains uncertain.
luff (English): The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to...
Definitions
- The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to...
Ancestry of “luff”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old French | lof | — |