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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 dified 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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