luffer

== English == === Noun === luffer (plural luffers) (architecture) Alternative form of louver. A type of crane or derrick that was historically used in shipbuilding and repair. (sailing, yacht racing) One who luffs (sails close to the wind) in order to threaten a windward opponent. === Anagrams === Fulfer, ruffle == Middle English == === Noun === luffer alternative form of lovere (“friend, lover”)