1. past tense of dout; to extinguish or put out (a fire, light, or flame)
Usage: archaic; chiefly poetic or literary

Examples

• The knight douted his torch before entering the dark cave.
• She douted the candles at the end of the ceremony.
• The rain douted the campfire within minutes.
• He douted the lamp and settled into bed.
• The wind douted the lantern's flame.