First Known Use: 1575
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bout
noun \ˈbau̇t\
: a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease)
: a short period of time during which something is done or happening
: a wrestling or boxing contest
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Origin of BOUT
English dialect, a trip going and returning in plowing, from Middle English bought bend
Related to BOUT
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- game, competition, contest, event, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tournament, tourney
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bout
noun \ˈbau̇t\
Definition of BOUT for Kids
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: a contest of skill or strength <a wrestling bout>
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