bout
bout Lexical Profile
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• noun
A short period of intense activity of a specified kind, or a temporary attack or spell of an illness or emotional condition.
"A sudden bout of flu kept him out of the office for the entire week."
A organized wrestling or boxing match, or a similar trial of strength and skill between two opponents.
"The championship boxing bout was scheduled for twelve rounds."
A curved section of the ribs forming the side of a violin, guitar, or similar stringed instrument (typically distinguished as the upper, middle, or lower bout).
"The luthier carefully bent the maple strips to form the lower bout of the cello."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the 16th century as a variant of the archaic word 'bought' (meaning a bend, loop, or circuit), from Middle English and related to Middle Low German 'bucht'. The sense evolved from a physical turn or circuit (such as plowing the length of a field and back) to a spell of activity or a contest.