Where did the term losing originate from?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

The term "Loose" originates from an old Norse word-lauss. It refers to the loosing or freeing from restraints. There is some reference to this word's origins being related to the old English word leas or less.

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