Thesaurus: loo

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1. n. An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to each player from a full pack. When five cards are used the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called lanterloo.
2. n. A modification of the game of "all fours" in which the players replenish their hands after each round by drawing each a card from the pack.
3. v. t. To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.
4. n. a toilet in Britain
5. (a) An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to each player from a full pack. When five cards are used the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called lanterloo. (b) A modification of the game of "all fours" in which the players replenish their hands after each round by drawing each a card from the pack. Loo table, a round table adapted for a circle of persons playing loo. To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick. [Written also lu.] Goldsmith.
6. To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick. [Writtenalso lu.] Goldsmith.
7. n:100 n a toilet in Britain