maught

/maʊt/ or /mɔːt/; Northern English: /moʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A Scottish variant of ‘moat’, a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or other fortified building.

“The historical castle’s moat was once filled with murky water, but now it’s a popular spot for a leisurely stroll.”

Synonyms

  • ditch
  • moat

Antonyms

  • fortress