lofer en · NOUN
Etymology
See loafer (“wolf”).
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of loafer (“timber wolf”).
alt of loafer
He's part lofer, Jean. His mother was a favorite shepherd dog of mine. His father was a big timber wolf that took us two years to kill.
1921, Zane Grey, To The Last Man:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lofers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |