The difference between Hardel and Loof
When used as nouns, hardel means the back of the hand, whereas loof means the palm of the hand.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hardel and Loof
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Hardel as a noun (anatomy):
the back of the hand
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Loof as a noun (anatomy, now, chiefly, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
The palm of the hand.
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Loof as a noun (anatomy, now, chiefly, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
The hand, especially, the hand outspread and upturned.
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Loof as a noun (nautical, obsolete):
A contrivance (apparently a paddle or an oar) used for altering the course of a ship.
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Loof as a noun (nautical):
The after part of the bow of a ship where the sides begin to curve.
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Loof as a noun:
The spongy fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant ().