aloft

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in the higher atmosphere above the earth

   Weather conditions aloft are fine.

2. 2
   adv

   upward or skyward

   The good news sent our spirits aloft.

3. 3
   adv

   at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

   Climbed aloft to unfurl the sail.

4. 4
   adv

   At, to, or in the air or sky.

   High winds aloft.

Simplified etymology

Aloft entered English in the Middle English period from Old Norse á lopt, combining á “in, on, or to” with lopt “air.”

From Old Norse á lopti (“in the sky”); equivalent to a- + loft.

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