nought
Origin of nought
1Words that may be confused with nought
- naught, nought
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How to use nought in a sentence
He spent his time trying to persuade Strang to take an interest in Noughts and Crosses.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieMy colleague of the many noughts did not, however, take an unfair advantage of his superiority.
The Life of the Fly | J. Henri Fabre"Noughts and Crosses" is playable anywhere; all that is needed is a piece of paper—a newspaper will do—and a pencil.
What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes | Dorothy Canfield FisherA blank book for "Noughts and Crosses," with the framework all ready, can now be obtained.
What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes | Dorothy Canfield FisherIn seven years and one month he insists on that very thing, and votes for it, with his crowd of noughts behind him.
Ireland as It Is | Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
British Dictionary definitions for nought
/ (nɔːt) /
the digit 0; zero: used esp in counting or numbering
a variant spelling of naught
Origin of nought
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