#365 draught

draught or U.S. draft- a current of air; an act of pulling a load; a portion of liquid to be drunk; beer, wine stored in bulk

C14 from Old Norse drahtr, of Germanic origin; related to draw

There is an interesting distinction between the two spellings of draught.

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