Sot \Sot\, n. [F., fr. LL. sottus; of unknown origin, cf. Ir. sotal pride, soithir proud, or Chald. & NHeb. shoten foolish.]

1. A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt. [Obs.]

--outh.

In Egypt oft has seen the sot bow down, And reverence some d?ified baboon. --Oldham.

2. A person stupefied by excessive drinking; an habitual drunkard. ``A brutal sot.'' --Granville.

Every sign That calls the staring sots to nasty wine. --Roscommon.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Sot \Sot\, a. Sottish; foolish; stupid; dull. [Obs.]

``Rich, but sot.'' --Marston.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Sot \Sot\, v. t. To stupefy; to infatuate; to besot. [R.]

I hate to see a brave, bold fellow sotted. --Dryden.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Sot \Sot\, v. i. To tipple to stupidity. [R.]

--Goldsmith.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)