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bout

[ bout ]

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noun

a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.
Synonyms: , ,
period; session; spell:
a bout of illness.
a turn at work or any action.
a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping.

bout

/ ��ʊ�� /

noun

1. a period of time spent doing something, such as drinking
2. a period of illness
a contest or fight, esp a boxing or wrestling match

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bout¹

1535–45; variant of obsolete bought bend, turn, derivative of bow bow ¹; bight

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bout¹

C16: variant of obsolete bought turn; related to German Bucht bight ; see about

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Eubank was admitted as part of a standard procedure for boxers after a gruelling bout, with promoter Ben Shalom saying he was having "precautionary checks".

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He was set to make a second defence against Joseph Parker in February but illness forced him to withdraw from the bout in fight week.

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He was taken to hospital as part of standard procedure for boxers after a gruelling bout.

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His arrival for his son's bout with Conor Benn on Saturday night was a scene worthy of any soap opera plot twist.

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But in his essay, and while speaking to Salon, he preferred talking bout trade policy over his own encounter with law enforcement.

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