English Explanatory Dictionary

withdraught

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Withdrawal
  2. Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.
  3. A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.
  4. A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat.
  5. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
  6. A sewer or watercourse used for sewerage.

Pronunciation

/wɪðˈdɹɑːft/ /wɪθˈdɹɑːft/ /wɪθˈdɹæft/ /wɪðˈdɹæft/

Word forms

withdraught withdraughts wydraught withdraft

Etymology

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

Synonyms

bathroom
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