Definition of ought

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Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be necessary, fit, becoming, or expedient; to behoove; -- in this sense formerly sometimes used impersonally or without a subject expressed..

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Ought :: Ought () of Ow.
Roughte :: Roughte () of Rec.
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Rought :: Rought () imp. of Reach.
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