Middle English, from losen (past participle of lesen to lose), alteration of loren — more at lorn
14th century, in the meaning defined above
lose heart
losel
lose-lose
“Losel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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