An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member. / An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse. / A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another. / A profound and caring affection towards someone.

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something). / (transitive) To need, thrive on.

(racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score. / Nothing; no recompense.

Alternative form of lofe (“to praise, sell”)

Alternative form of love child

(euphemistic) A child born as a result of a romantic liaison between parents not married to one another; an illegitimate child.

(intransitive, of a person, animate object following “with”) To come to have feelings of love, particularly romantic love.

One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse. / A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

Obsolete form of louver.