nothing ; nought good to, good for nothing. N.
(·noun & ·adv) ·see <<Naught>>. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Stout felt woollen cloth, used for port-linings, hatchway fire-screens, &c. The same as dread-nought...
The Sailor's Word-Book
good for nothing; pronounced, NOWT THAT'S OWT. York. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose