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luft

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: board-games, chess, games

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History

Etymology

From German Luft (“air”). Doublet of lift and loft.