louver

louver
louver also louvre, early 14c., "domed turret-like structure atop a building to disperse smoke and admit light," from O.Fr. lovier, of uncertain origin. One theory connects it to M.L. *lodarium, which might be from a Germanic source (Cf. O.H.G. louba "upper room, roof;" see LOBBY (Cf. lobby)). Another suggests it is from Fr. l'ouvert, lit. "the open place," from le, definite article, + pp. of ouvrir "to open." Meaning "overlapping strips in a window (to let in air but keep out rain)" first recorded 1550s. The form has been influenced by apparently unrelated Fr. Louvre, the name of the palace in Paris, which is said to be so named because its builder, Philip Augustus, intended it as a wolf kennel. Related: Louvered.

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  • Louver — Lou ver, Louvre Lou vre, n. [OE. lover, OF. lover, lovier; or l ouvert the opening, fr. overt, ouvert, p. p. of ovrir, ouvrir, to open, F. ouvrir. Cf. {Overt}.] (Arch.) A small lantern. See {Lantern}, 2 (a) . [Written also {lover}, {loover},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • louver — ● louver verbe transitif (de louve 2) Soulever avec la louve. ⇒LOUVER, verbe trans. Creuser une pierre pour y introduire une louve; soulever une pierre avec une louve (v. loup II B 2). Louver une pierre (Ac.). Prononc. et Orth.:[luve]. Att. ds Ac …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • louver — [lo͞o′vər] n. [ME luver < MFr lover < MDu love, gallery (in a theater), akin to OHG louba: see LODGE] 1. an open turret or lantern on the roof of a medieval building 2. a) a window or opening furnished with a series of overlapping,… …   English World dictionary

  • Louver — Lou ver, n. To supply with louvers. [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • louver — louvered, adj. /looh veuhr/, n. 1. any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain. 2. a fin or slat framing such an opening …   Universalium

  • Louver — For the French museum, see the Louvre A louver (American English) or louvre (British English), from the French l ouvert ; the open one ) is a window, blind or shutter with horizontal or, less often, vertical slats, which are angled to admit light …   Wikipedia

  • louver — or louvre noun Etymology: Middle English lover, from Anglo French Date: 14th century 1. a roof lantern or turret often with slatted apertures for escape of smoke or admission of light in a medieval building 2. a. an opening provided with one or… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • LOUVER — v. a. Faire un trou dans une pierre, pour y mettre la louve. Louver une pierre. LOUVÉ, ÉE. participe …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • LOUVER — v. tr. T. d’Arts Faire un trou dans une pierre pour y mettre la louve. Louver une pierre …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • louver — A slotted opening in the structure that acts as an inlet of air. The amount of air may be controlled by opening or closing the openings in the louver …   Aviation dictionary

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