Laf

See also: laf

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laːf/
  • Rhymes: -aːf

Etymology 1

From Old High German louf, from Proto-Germanic *hlaupą. Cognate with Hunsrik Laaf, German Lauf, Dutch loop.

Noun

Laf m (plural Leef)

1. run, race
2. (of events) course
3. (of a firearm) barrel
4. leg (of certain animals)

Related terms

• lafen

Etymology 2

From Old High German loup, from Proto-Germanic *laubą. Cognate with Hunsrik Laab, German Laub, English leaf, Dutch loof.

Noun

Laf n (uncountable)

1. foliage, leaves