louted; louting; louts
Definition of lout
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to bow in respect
lout as the queen passed by
lout
noun
Definition of lout (Entry 2 of 3)
: an awkward brutish person
lout
verb (2)
louted; louting; louts
Definition of lout (Entry 3 of 3)
: to treat as a lout : scorn
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The first known use of lout was before the 12th century
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