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sot
Sot (noun) means an old-fashioned word for a habitual drunkard. Example: “The old sot stumbled out of the tavern every night.”
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An old-fashioned word for a habitual drunkard.
"The old sot stumbled out of the tavern every night."
How to use sot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, rather literary word for someone who drinks too much, too often.
When to use it
Dated and literary — modern speech uses "drunk" or "alcoholic" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sots
- Third person singular
- sots
- Past tense
- sotted
- Comparative
- more sot
- Superlative
- most sot
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The old _____ stumbled out of the tavern every night.
Etymology
From Old English sott ("foolish person"), of obscure origin, related to French sot ("stupid, foolish").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sot” mean?
The word “sot” means an old-fashioned word for a habitual drunkard. In plain terms, an old, rather literary word for someone who drinks too much, too often.
How do you pronounce “sot”?
“Sot” is pronounced sot (/sɒt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sot” in a sentence?
Here is “sot” used in a sentence: “The old sot stumbled out of the tavern every night.”
What is another word for “sot”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sot” include fool, souse and suck-pint.
What part of speech is “sot”?
“Sot” is a noun.
Where does the word “sot” come from?
The word “sot” comes from French. From Old English sott ("foolish person"), of obscure origin, related to French sot ("stupid, foolish").
