withdraught English

Meaning withdraught meaning

What does withdraught mean?

withdraught noun

— (obsolete) Withdrawal [14th-17thc.], particularly:

— (law, obsolete) Retraxit: a dismissal with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal of the suit.

— (law, obsolete) A fine imposed on plaintiffs for such a dismissal.

— (obsolete) A place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat. [15th-16thc.]

— (obsolete) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory. [15th-17thc.]

— outhouse