nought

  • 131naught — or nought [[t]nɔt[/t]] n. 1) nothing 2) a cipher (0); zero 3) lost; ruined 4) worthless; useless 5) Obs. not • come to naught Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE nauht, nāwiht=nā no I+wiht thing. Cf. nought, wight I, whit …

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  • 132duck — I. /dʌk / (say duk) noun (plural ducks, duck) 1. any of numerous wild or domesticated aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterised by a broad, flat bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a squat… …