Lugeing
/ˈluːʒɪŋ/noun
The act of riding or competing on a luge.
Did you know?The word comes from a regional Alpine term for a small sled, but its ultimate prehistory is uncertain, so claims of an ancient occult meaning are unsupported.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
Swiss French
luge
“A small sled used in the Alpine region”
19th Century
French
luge
“A small sled or toboggan”
Late 19th Century
English
luge
“A small sled, especially one ridden lying down”
20th Century
English
lugeing
“Riding or racing on a luge”
Modern English
English
lugeing
“The sport or activity of descending an icy track on a luge”