Aloofe

/əˈluf/ adjective

A variant or archaic spelling of 'aloof,' meaning distant, emotionally detached, or physically removed.

Variant spelling of 'aloof' (from Dutch 'af loof,' meaning 'away from the lee/wind'). Medieval and Early Modern English used multiple spelling variations, and 'aloofe' represents one alternative form before standardization.

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