n.
Pronunciation: ' su ̇ t, ' s ə t, ' süt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English s ō t; akin to Old Irish suide soot, Old English sittan to sit
Date: before 12th century
: a black substance formed by combustion or separated from fuel during combustion, rising in fine particles, and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke especially : the fine powder consisting chiefly of carbon that colors smoke