dout Meaning & Definition
-aʊt
What Does Dout Mean?
Dout is used as a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of doubt. It can also mean Misspelling of doubt. As a verb, it means To put out; quench; extinguish; douse.
Quick Facts About Dout
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-aʊt/ |
| Verb forms | douts, douting, douted |
Dout Definition (Noun)
- Obsolete spelling of doubt.
- Misspelling of doubt.
Dout as a Verb
- To put out; quench; extinguish; douse.
Synonyms of Dout
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Dout synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dout
dout (third-person singular simple present douts, present participle douting, simple past and past participle douted)
Origin of Dout
Origin 1: From Middle English doute (“doubt”). More at doubt.
Origin 2: Blend of do + out, from Middle English don ut (“do out”). Compare don, doff, dup.