variant of LEW-WARM a.
1596. Dalrymple, trans. Leslie’s Hist. Scot., X. 462. Now thair conschiences ar compellit … in thair muk to clag and fyle thame selfe, that is for the baptisme of thair saluatioune to receiue water I wat not how lue warme.
1863. Reade, Hard Cash, xxiv. II. 93. Scalded dog fears lue-warm water.
