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Looney

adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of loony. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of loony. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    someone deranged and possibly dangerous wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

At least from 1829.

Etymology 2

At least from 1829.

Etymology 3

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Luanaigh (“descendant of Luanach”), a personal name based on Middle Irish lúan (“light, warrior's halo, warrior”).

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