ˈrough-draft,v. [Cf. rough a. 17 b.] trans. To draft in a rough form. 1879M. E. Braddon Clov. Foot x. 101, I am ready to rough-draft any form of settlement you dictate.1975I. K. Martin Regan & Manhattan File 110 Regan wrote his own report and rough-drafted Cassidy's report as a favour.