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(), n.[F., fr. LL. sottus; of unknown origin, cf. Ir. sotal pride, soithir proud, or Chald. & NHeb. shoten foolish.] 1. A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt. [Obs.] outh. In Egypt oft has seen the sot bow down, And reverence some dified baboon. Oldham. 2. A person stupefied by excessive drinking; an habitual drunkard. "A brutal sot." Granville. Every sign That calls the staring sots to nasty wine. Roscommon. Sot (), a.Sottish; foolish; stupid; dull. [Obs.] "Rich, but sot." Marston. Sot v. t.To stupefy; to infatuate; to besot. [R.] I hate to see a brave, bold fellow sotted. Dryden. Sot v. i.To tipple to stupidity. [R.] Goldsmith. スポンサード リンク
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