Loun

Origin 1

Origin uncertain. Compare Scots lounder ("to deal heavy blows on, thrash").

Full definition of loun

Verb

(UK dialectal, chiefly Northern England) To beat; thrash.

Origin 2

From either Scots loon ("boy, lad") or Middle Dutch loen ("fool, lout").

Noun

loun

(plural louns)

(Ulster) boy, youth