Word
lowe
Phoneticslowe
/ˈɫoʊ/
Definitions
01to let something go
v. to leave something alone, forget about it, or stop worrying about it.
v. to 'allow' or permit a situation to pass without further interference; frequently used as an imperative to mean 'leave it' or 'forget it'.
“I know he was rude, but just lowe it and move on.”
“When the argument started to escalate over something trivial, he decided to just lowe it rather than risk a physical confrontation.”
Slang · British English
Usage
Commonly used in the imperative phrase 'lowe it'.
Teaching tip
This is a hallmark of Multicultural London English (MLE); students should be aware it is highly informal and specific to certain urban dialects.
02a flame
n. a flame or a bright light from a fire.
n. a flame, blaze, or the light emitted by a fire. The term is primarily found in older literature or specific regional dialects.
“The lowe of the campfire was the only light in the dark woods.”
“The poet described the flickering lowe of the candle as it struggled against the draft from the open window.”
Archaic · Dialect
Usage
Usually functions as a countable noun.
Teaching tip
This sense is extremely rare in modern standard English and is mostly encountered in historical texts or Northern English/Scots dialects.
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