aloof

English

/əˈluːf/

adv

Definitions

At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
Without sympathy; unfavorably.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English loof (windward direction, weather gage).

Origin

Middle English

loof

Gloss

windward direction, weather gage

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Cognates and derived terms

aloofly English
aloofness English
loef Dutch, Flemish
loefwaarts Dutch, Flemish
loof Middle English
*loef Middle Dutch