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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[A different spelling and application of

bought

bend.]

As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round.

In notes with many a winding

bout

Of linked sweetness long drawn out.

Milton.

The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this

bout

Goldsmith.

A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything;

as, a fencing

bout

; a drinking

bout

The gentleman will, for his honor’s sake, have one

bout

with you; he can not by the duello avoid it.

Shakespeare

Noun.

A turn; as much of an action as is performed at one time; a single part of an action carried on at successive intervals; essay; attempt.

Noun.

[L. bibo.] We use this word tautologically in the phrase, a drinking-bout; or the word is the same as the preceding.