draught

Definition

Alternative form of draft in some of its senses.

Etymology

From Middle English draught, draght, draȝt, from Old English *dreaht, *dræht (related to dragan (“to draw, drag”)), from Proto-Germanic *drahtuz, noun form of *draganą; equivalent to draw + -t.

Example Sentences

• "She could feel a draught where she was sitting."
• "[…]he sayde vnto Simon: Cary vs into the depe, and lett slippe thy nett to make a draught."
• "“Drink and pass!” he cried, handing the heavy charged flagon to the nearest seaman. “The crew alone now drink. Round with it, round! Short draughts—long swallows, men; ’tis hot as Satan’s hoof."

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