1. to hate greatly; to detest   loathe   loath   2. reluctant; unwilling   loathe   loath   3. a trench round a castle, usually filled with water   moat   mote   4. an illegal move in a sports event   foul   fowl   5. to rejoice greatly   exalt   exult   6. a hooked stick for landing large fish   gaffe   gaff   7. honest and loyal; deserving honor   honorable   honorary