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Dought vs Doughty - What's the difference?

dought | doughty |

As a noun dought

is manhood, virtue.

As a verb dought

is (dialect).

As an adjective doughty is

brave; bold; courageous; valiant; intrepid; stouthearted; fearless.

dought

English

Alternative forms

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Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • manhood, virtue
  • the age of manhood, maturity
  • virility, manly power or strength; excellence
  • (collectively) men, people
  • a company, army, retinue

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) doghte, from (etyl) .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dialect)

    • doughty

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Brave; bold; courageous; valiant; intrepid; stouthearted; fearless.
  • * '>citation
  • Hardy; strenuous; dauntless; resolute.

    • Derived terms

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