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Last built (1538–1554) but not last demolished (1767) Tallinn tower. Sometimes spelled Lurenbergi, Luhrenburgi or Luerborch, the first recorded name was Lurerborch and its origins are not clear. Ignoring the relatively flimsy evidence for an eponymous Mr Luer (ditto Bernd von der Borch, master of the Livonian Order, 1471–1483), the name can be broken down into two MLG words lūren and borch, the former meaning to lurk, deceive, or lie in wait secretly, and the latter, among others, castle or fortress. If so, and since lūren’s counterpart lūrære would give rise to Mod. Est. luuraja, military scout, spy, or just plain lookout, and being designed as a smaller-scale canon tower (like Paks Margareeta) outside the wall protecting Harju Gate, (see Harju värav), the original name may come from its function as roundel or redoubt-like lookout and reconnaissance tower. Maybe.
Lumiku (Lumik)
Admiral butterfly. Two main species in Estonia:
- Haavalumik, the poplar admiral (see Nahhimovi P.), L. populi
- Väikelumik, the white admiral, Limenitis camilla
Oddly, the latter’s numbers have decreased considerably in France, mainly due to roadkill in forest areas, where in Estonia they have increased over the same period. Since both nations are equally savage in their sense of road rulership, it could be explained by higher respective degrees of urban flight and rural exodus. Who knows? Part of a lepidopteran group. See also Paabusilma.
