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Definition of Loo
Loo

An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to each player from a full pack. When five cards are used the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called lanterloo.

A modification of the game of "all fours" in which the players replenish their hands after each round by drawing each a card from the pack.

To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.

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Loo Translations

loo in Hungarian is budi
loo in Norwegian is toalett
loo in Swedish is toa


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