Loo (?), n. [For older lanterloo, F. lanturelu, lanturlu, name of the game; orig., the refrain of a vaudeville.] (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.

 

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Loo (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Looing.]

To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.

[Written also lu.]

Goldsmith.

 

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