sprunt

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Synonyms: sprint, scrunt, sprung, spruit, sprent, strunt, prunt, sprunk, spunt

Antonyms: sprint, scrunt, sprung, spruit, sprent, strunt, prunt, sprunk, spunt

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete|chiefly|regional}} To make quick or [[convulsive]] movements; to [[start]], to [[jump]]. {{defdate|17th–20th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|Scottish|intransitive|now|rare}} To [[court#Verb|court]], [[flirt]], or make [[romantic]] advances;<ref>*{{R:OED|pos=v|date=July 2023}}<!-- only for "make romantic advances" sense--></ref> esp. after [[dusk]] and under the cover of darkness,<ref>''[https://dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/splunt? Dictionary of the Scots Language]'', 1971</ref> sometimes among [[haystacks]].<ref>Kennedy, James. ''Poems and Songs''. 1823 (Dmf.) See ''[https://dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/splunt> Oxford English Dictionary]''</ref> {{defdate|from {{C.|19}}}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A sudden movement; a [[leap]] or [[jump]]. {{defdate|17th–19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Something [[bouncy]] or [[perky]]. {{defdate|18th c.}}
3. A [[steep]] road, hill, or [[incline]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[active|Active]]; [[lively]]; [[vigorous]]. {{defdate|17th–19th c.}}
2. [[steep|Steep]] or [[sharp]] in [[ascent]].

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