LOOMING
Loom"ing, n.
Defn: The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.
LOON Loon, n. Etym: [Scot. loun, lown, loon; akin to OD. loen a stupid man; prob. for an older lown, and akin to E. lame.]
Defn: A sorry fellow; a worthless person; a rogue.
LOON
Loon, n. Etym: [For older loom, Icel. l; akin to Dan. & Sw. lom.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver.
LOONY
Loon"y, a.
Defn: See Luny.
LOOP
Loop, n. Etym: [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works)
Defn: A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]