withdraught

Meanings

nounwithdraught (plural withdraughts)

plural withdraughts · alternative archaic wydraught · alternative withdraft

Withdrawal
1. obsoletelawRetraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.First known use 14th–17th c.
2. obsoletelawA fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.First known use 14th–17th c.
obsoleteA place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat.First known use 15th–16th c.
obsoleteAn outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.First known use 15th–17th c.
Synonyms: bathroom
obsoleteA sewer or watercourse used for sewerage.First known use 15th–19th c.

nounAn outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

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

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