lout

lout
lout1
/lowt/, n.
1. an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
v.t.
2. to flout; treat with contempt; scorn.
[1540-50; perh. special use of LOUT2]
lout2
/lowt/, v.t., v.i.
to bend, stoop, or bow, esp. in respect or courtesy.
[1250-1300; ME louten, OE lutan; c. ON luta; akin to LITTLE]

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