lough in Middle English

Forms: loughs [plural], loch [alternative], louche [alternative], luh [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From a Celtic language. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|cel|-}} Celtic Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} lough, {{enm-noun}} lough (plural loughs)

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"lough" meaning in Middle English

Noun