noun
loos
looz
noun
1
An old, now rare word for praise, fame, or reputation.
"The poem sang the loos of the fallen knight."
How to Use Loos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic word for fame or praise.
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This word is essentially obsolete outside of old texts — don't confuse it with the everyday British word "loo" (toilet), which is completely unrelated.
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Etymology
From Old French los, ultimately from Latin laus ("praise, glory"). It shares its root with the word "laud."