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Definitions for: Loo [n] a toilet in England
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
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.
Synonyms: closet, W.C., water closet
See Also: bathroom, can, john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet
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