“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
DOUGHT
Etymology 1
Noun
dought (usually uncountable, plural doughts)
(Scotland, Northern England, obsolete) might, strength
Etymology 2
Verb
dought
(dialect) alternative past of dow
Source: Wiktionary
DOW
Dow, n.
Definition: A kind of vessel. See Dhow.
Dow, v. t. Etym: [F. douer. See Dower.]
Definition: To furnish with a dower; to endow. [Obs.] Wyclif.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AIR
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