leukwarm

Middle English

Alternative forms

leukwarme, lukewarm, lewk warm, lukewarme, leuke warme

Etymology

From leuk +‎ warm.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈli̯ukwarm/

Adjective

leukwarm

lukewarm; having medium warmth
(figuratively) unenthusiastic, lazy

Descendants

English: lukewarm

References

“leuk-warm (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-03-26.

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