Definition of "loure" [loure]

• A form of bagpipe formerly used in Normandy. (noun)
• A slow dance performed to the music of the bagpipe. (noun)
• Music for such a dance or in its rhythm, which is triple, rather slow, and with heavy primary accents. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "To Stawling Kenne the Mort bings then, [17] to fetch loure for her cheates; [18]"
• "Ne beo þe loure þene þe solf {;} ne þin mei. ne þin maȝe."
• "Þe þ̵ is oðers mo {n} nes þing. loure þene hit sculde."