withdraught

The story

1. Middle English · inherited fromwyþdraȝþ
2. English todaywithdraught

From Middle English wyþdraȝþ, wedraught, etc, equivalent to with- + draught or withdraw + -t (abstract nominal suffix).

First known use, by meaning

• 14th–17th c. Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.
• 14th–17th c. A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.
• 15th–16th c. A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat.
• 15th–17th c. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
• 15th–19th c. A sewer or watercourse used for sewerage.