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withdraught

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /wɪðˈdɹɑːft/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /wɪθˈdɹɑːft/
  • General-American: /wɪθˈdɹæft/
  • General-American: /wɪðˈdɹæft/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Withdrawal

Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: law

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Withdrawal

A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: law

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A sewer or watercourse used for sewerage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

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