Withdraught
/wɪðˈdɹɑːft/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Withdrawal; Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit. obsolete
- 2 Withdrawal; A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal. obsolete
- 3 A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat. obsolete
- 4 An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory. obsolete
- 5 A sewer or watercourse used for sewerage. obsolete
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From Middle English wyþdraȝþ, wedraught, etc, equivalent to with- + draught or withdraw + -t (abstract nominal suffix).