'Bout' definitions:

Definition of 'bout'

From: WordNet
noun
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive [syn: turn, bout, round]
noun
A period of illness; "a bout of fever"; "a bout of depression"
noun
A contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)
noun
An occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days" [syn: bust, tear, binge, bout]

Definition of 'Bout'

From: GCIDE
  • Bout \Bout\, n. [A different spelling and application of bought bend.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this bout. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout. [1913 Webster]
  • The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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