[ləʊf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten
(e.g: a loaf of bread)


Phrases:
- half a loaf is better than no bread
- use one's loaf

Origin:
Old English hlāf, of Germanic origin; related to German Laib

[ləʊf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
(e.g: don't let him see you loafing about with your hands in your pockets)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: probably a back-formation from loafer