loth — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce.

   Usage

   • Historical

   Examples

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   It is not a matter of body but of virtues, which is why the fifth essence was invented, of which one loth is superior to the twenty pounds of the body from which it was extracted.

Adjective

1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

   Synonyms

   loathreluctant

   Examples

   a reluctant smile

   loath to admit a mistake

2. (usually followed by ‘to’) strongly opposed

   Synonyms

   antipatheticantipatheticalaverseindisposedloath

   Examples

   antipathetic to new ideas

   averse to taking risks

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   loath to go on such short notice

   clearly indisposed to grant their request