Aloof

A·loof

Aloof

n.
  1. Same as Alewife. (Zool.)

Aloof

adv.
  1. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
    Our palace stood aloof from streets.
  2. Without sympathy; unfavorably.
    To make the Bible as from the hand of God, and then to look at it aloof and with caution, is the worst of all impieties.

Aloof

prep.
  1. Away from; clear from. [Obs.]
    Rivetus . . . would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.