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waught

verb
\ˈwäḵt\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of waught 

(Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly Scottish

: to drink deep : quaff

waught

noun
\"\
plural -s

Definition of waught (Entry 2 of 2)

chiefly Scottish

: a copious draft

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