Main Entry: ¹luck

Pronunciation: \ˈlək\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English lucke, from Middle Dutch luc; akin to Middle High German gelücke luck

Date: 15th century

1 a : a force that brings good fortune or adversity b : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual
2 : favoring chance; also : success <had great luck growing orchids>

— luck·less \-ləs\ adjective