Lukeness

Lukeness
Luke Luke (l[=u]k), a. [Prob. fr. lew, perh. influenced by AS. wl[ae]c warm, lukewarm, remiss. Cf. Lew.] Moderately warm; not hot; tepid; lukewarm. -- {Luke"ness}, n. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Nine penn'orth o'brandy and water luke. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]


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