Luve
/lʌv/noun
A Scots and poetic form of “love,” used as a noun or verb for deep affection or attachment.
Did you know?“Luve” is strongly associated with Scots poetry, especially Robert Burns, whose famous line begins, “My luve is like a red, red rose.”
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leubh-
“To care for, desire, or love”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*lubō
“Love or affection”
Old English
Old English
lufu
“Love, affection, or friendliness”
Middle English
Middle English
luve / love
“Love, affection, or beloved person”
Modern Scots
Scots
luve
“Love; to love, especially in poetic or literary usage”