Definitions For Lown

Etymology 1

From {{der, en, non, logn}}, lygn, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, lugnijaz}}, ultimately from {{der, en, ine-pro, *lewk-, , bright}}, referring to shining water. Germanic cognates include {{cog, is, lón}}, {{cog, da, lyn, , lightning}}, {{cog, sv, lugn, , calm water}}.

Pronunciation

(Scottish) /lʌun/

Noun

LOWN (plural LOWNs) (Scotland) calm, calm, tranquillity. from 13th c. A shelter; a calm or peaceful place. from 17th c.

Adjective

{{en-adj, er}} (chiefly, Scotland) peaceful, peaceful, calm. from 15th c.

Quotations

{{seeCites, en}}

References

in Merriam-Webster's online dictionary {{R:ine:IEW, 1923}}

Etymology 2

See loon.

Noun

LOWN (plural LOWNs) (obsolete) A low fellow.