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Sot (?), n. [F., fr. LL. sottus; of unknown origin, cf. Ir. sotal pride, soithir proud, or Chald. & NHeb. shoten foolish.]
1. A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt. [Obs.] outh.
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In Egypt oft has seen the sot bow down,
And reverence some d>ified baboon. Oldham.
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2. A person stupefied by excessive drinking; an habitual drunkard. “A brutal sot.” Granville.
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Every sign
That calls the staring sots to nasty wine. Roscommon.
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Sot (?), a. Sottish; foolish; stupid; dull. [Obs.] “Rich, but sot.” Marston.
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Sot, v. t. To stupefy; to infatuate; to besot. [R.]
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I hate to see a brave, bold fellow sotted. Dryden.
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Sot, v. i. To tipple to stupidity. [R.] Goldsmith.
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