draught etymology

Etymology:

The word "draught" originated from the Middle English word "draught," which in turn came from the Old English word "draht," meaning "a drawing or pulling."

Meaning:

• Noun:
  • A pull or drawing of something.
  • A current of air or liquid.
  • A quantity of liquid, especially a beverage, consumed in one drink.
  • A sketch or plan, especially one made with lines.
• Adjective:
  • Drawn or pulled.
  • Affecting a large area or number of people (e.g., "a draught of beer").

Origin:

The ultimate origin of the word "draught" is believed to be the Proto-Indo-European root "*dʰreǵʰ-," meaning "to pull or draw." This root gave rise to similar words in other languages, such as:

• Greek: τρέπειν (trepein, "to turn or draw")
• Latin: trahō (traho, "to draw or drag")
• Sanskrit: द्रव् (drav, "to flow")
• Old Church Slavonic: двигатель (dvigatel, "to move")

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