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laft

nounhome

Upper storey used for storage

The upper storey of a two‑storey house, typically unfinished and used as a loft or for storage.

Example in use

Da laft's fu o auld claes an kist.

Pronunciation

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/LAFT/

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Origin & context

old norseolderneutralalso: loft

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