a. [ See Losenger. ] Given to flattery or deceit; flattering; cozening. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Amongst the many simoniacal that swarmed in the land, Herbert, Bishop of Thetford, must not be forgotten; nick-named Losing, that is, the Flatterer. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Lose, v. t. ] Causing or likely to cause a loss;
Who strive to sit out losing hands are lost. Herbert. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a manner to incur loss. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. something lost, especially money lost at gambling. Inverse of