withdraught definition

English

Alternative forms

• (archaic) wydraught
• withdraft

Etymology

From Middle English wyþdraȝþ, wedraught, etc, equivalent to with- +‎ draught or withdraw +‎ -th.^[1]

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /wɪðˈdɹɑːft/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /wɪθˈdɹæft/

Noun

withdraught (plural withdraughts)

1. (obsolete) Withdrawal [14^th-17^thc.], particularly:
   1. (law, obsolete) Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.
   2. (law, obsolete) A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.
2. (obsolete) A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat. [15^th-16^thc.]
3. (obsolete) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory. [15^th-17^thc.]
4. (obsolete) A sewer or watercourse used for sewerage. [15^th-19^thc.]

Synonyms

• (outhouse): See Thesaurus:bathroom

References