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wat

\ ˈwat \

Definition of wat 

(Entry 1 of 3)

Scottish variant of

wat

noun (1), often capitalized
\ ˈwät \
plural -s

Definition of wat (Entry 2 of 3)

archaic

: hare

wat

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of wat (Entry 3 of 3)

: a Buddhist temple or monastery in Thailand

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History and Etymology for wat

Noun (1)

Middle English, probably from Wat, nickname for Walter

Noun

Siamese, from Sanskrit vāṭa enclosed ground

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