Dictionary entry

Draught (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Draught (drȧft), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Draughted; p. pr. & vb. n.Draughting.] 1. To draw out; to call forth. See Draft. Addison.

2. To diminish or exhaust by drawing.

The Parliament so often draughted and drained. Sir W. Scott.

3. To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.

Draughting room, a room draughtsmen to work in, and where plans are kept.