"luft" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lufts [plural]
Etymology: From German Luft (“air”). Doublet of lift and loft. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Luft||air}} German Luft (“air”), {{doublet|en|lift|loft}} Doublet of lift and loft Head templates: {{en-noun}} luft (plural lufts)
  1. (chess) A piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.
    Sense id: en-luft-en-noun-pBQ3XrIU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 13 entries, Pages with entries, Chess Topics: board-games, chess, games

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