Lofty

  • 21Lofty — Recorded as Loftie and Lofty, this is an English surname although probably one of pre 8th century Norse Viking origins. Like the surnames Loft and Loftis, it would seem to derive from the word loft meaning air, with the transferred meaning of… …

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  • 22lofty — See tall. See tall, lofty, high …

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  • 23lofty — adj. Lofty is used with these nouns: ↑ambition, ↑aspiration, ↑expectation, ↑height, ↑ideal, ↑peak, ↑sentiment, ↑tower …

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  • 24lofty — adjective (loftier, loftiest) 1》 of imposing height. 2》 noble; elevated: lofty ideals.     ↘haughty and aloof. 3》 (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient. Derivatives loftily adverb loftiness noun Origin ME: from …

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  • 25lofty — [ˈlɒfti] adj 1) very tall or high 2) lofty aims or principles are based on high moral standards Syn: noble …

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  • 26lofty — loft•y [[t]ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf [/t]] adj. loft•i•er, loft•i•est 1) extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains[/ex] 2) exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent 3) elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or …

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  • 27Lofty — /ˈlɒfti/ (say loftee) noun Mount, the highest peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges in SA. 727 m …

  • 28lofty — /ˈlɒfti / (say loftee) adjective (loftier, loftiest) 1. extending high in the air; of imposing height: lofty mountains. 2. exalted in rank, dignity, or character. 3. elevated in style or sentiment, as writings, etc. 4. haughty; proud. –noun 5.… …

  • 29Lofty Storm Records — is a Brazilian record label for grindcore and extreme metal bands.Bands* Rotting Flesh * Cock and Ball Torture * NecroseAlbums* Chords of Chaos ee also* List of record labels …

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  • 30Lofty Holloway — Infobox EastEnders character 2 character name=Lofty Holloway actor name=Tom Watt years=1985–1988 creator=Tony Holland and Julia Smith first=26 February 1985 last=19 April 1988 dob= status= Divorced home=Bedfordshire occupation= Social worker… …

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