1. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round. In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out. Milton. The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this bout. Goldsmith.
2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout. The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it. Shak.
BOUTADE
Bou*tade", n. Etym: [F., fr. bouter to thrust. See Butt.]
Defn: An outbreak; a caprice; a whim. [Obs.]
BOUTEFEU
Boute"feu, n. Etym: [F.; bouter to thrust, put + feu fire.]
Defn: An incendiary; an inciter of quarrels. [Obs.] Animated by . . . John à Chamber, a very boutefeu, . . . they entered into open rebellion. Bacon.
BOUTONNIERE
Bou`ton`nière", n. Etym: [F., buttonhole.]
Defn: A bouquet worn in a buttonhole.
BOUTS-RIMES
Bouts`-ri*més", n. pl. Etym: [F. bout end + rimé rhymed.]
Defn: Words that rhyme, proposed as the ends of verses, to be filled out by the ingenuity of the person to whom they are offered.