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| bout [ bowt ] (plural bouts) |
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1. attack of illness: a temporary or short-lived attack of illness, usually a common and not very serious illness
  a recent bout of the flu
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2. short period of activity: a short time spent doing something, often something considered distasteful
periodic bouts of violence
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3. fight: a boxing or wrestling match
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
