Sot (?), n. [F., fr. LL. sottus; of unknown origin, cf. Ir. sotal pride, soithir proud, or Chald. & NHeb. shoten foolish.]
1.
A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt.
[Obs.]
outh.
In Egypt oft has seen the sot bow down,
And reverence some dified baboon.
Oldham.
2.
A person stupefied by excessive drinking; an habitual drunkard.
"A brutal
sot."
Granville.
Every sign
That calls the staring sots to nasty wine.
Roscommon.
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Sot (?), a.
Sottish; foolish; stupid; dull.
[Obs.] "Rich, but
sot."
Marston.
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Sot, v. t.
To stupefy; to infatuate; to besot.
[R.]
I hate to see a brave, bold fellow sotted.
Dryden.
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Sot, v. i.
To tipple to stupidity.
[R.]
Goldsmith.
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