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Definition of Aloof

Aloof
Aloof A*loof", n. (Zo["o]l.) Same as Alewife.
Aloof
Aloof A*loof", adv. [Pref. a- + loof, fr. D. loef luff, and so meaning, as a nautical word, to the windward. See Loof, Luff.] 1. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away. Our palace stood aloof from streets. --Dryden. 2. Without sympathy; unfavorably. To make the Bible as from the hand of God, and then to look at it aloof and with caution, is the worst of all impieties. --I. Taylor.
Aloof
Aloof A*loof", prep. Away from; clear from. [Obs.] Rivetus . . . would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands. --Milton.

Meaning of Aloof from wikipedia

- Look up aloof in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikiquote has quotations related to Aloofness. Aloof may refer to: The Aloof, a British band A fictional...
- The Aloof were a British electronic music group. They formed in London, England, in 1990. The group consisted of Ricky Barrow, Gary Burns, Jagz Kooner...
- Yigael Yadin (Hebrew: יִגָּאֵל יָדִין [jigaˈel jaˈdin]; 20 March 1917 – 28 June 1984) was an Israeli archeologist, soldier and politician. He was the second...
- Do nine men Interpret? Nine men I nod Drab as a fool, aloof as a bard or Drab as a fool, as aloof as a bard Draw, o coward! Egad, a base tone denotes a...
- the breed as among the most eye-catching of all. The Afghan Hound is an "aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty." Despite their regal appearance...
- Miaoyi). On the first day of school, Su Zaizai encounters the cool and aloof Zhang Lurang (Zhou Yiran), and falls in love with him at first sight. Behind...
- exchanging bad news and each shrugging off the other's tidbits in favor of an aloof good time. Originally appears in Broadway musical DuBarry Was a Lady (1939)...
- established herself as a dramatic actress in the late 1940s, often playing cool, aloof sophisticates. Nina Foch was born Nina Consuelo Maud Fock in 1924 in Leiden...
- Lister was in stasis (suspended animation). As a character, he is vain and aloof, and loves to dress in extravagant clothing. He is simply referred to as...
- specialises in hunting in heavy cover. They are gentle and loyal, and can act aloof with strangers. They have several habits which could be considered disadvantages...