saught

noun

ˈsau̇ḵt

plural -s

archaic

: peace, quiet, ease

Word History

Etymology

Middle English saght, saht, from Old English seht, seaht, from or akin to Old Norse sātt, sætt agreement, covenant, peace; akin to Old Norse sœkja to seek

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