Hypertext Webster Gateway: "bout"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Bout \Bout\, n. [A different spelling and application of bought
bend.]
1. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going
and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a
turn; a round.
In notes with many a winding bout Of linked
sweetness long drawn out. --Milton.
The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that
I am in no danger of starving for this bout.
--Goldsmith.
2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything;
as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout.
The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one
bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it.
--Shak.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
bout
n 1: (in sports) a period of play during which one team is on the
offensive [syn: {turn}, {round}]
2: a boxing match; "the fight was on television last night"
[syn: {fight}]
3: an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on
a bust that lasted three days" [syn: {bust}, {tear}, {binge}]
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