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The word "luff" originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱléwos, which means "left hand." This is because the side of the ship facing the wind is typically the left side, as the wind blows from right to left in the Northern Hemisphere.
In Old English, the word evolved into "hlūf," which later became "luff" in Middle English. The term has been used in nautical contexts for centuries to describe the act of turning a ship's head towards the wind.
In modern English, the word "luff" is still used in sailing, both as a noun and a verb. It can also be used figuratively to mean "to face a challenge" or "to come into conflict with something."
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