I. ˈstərt noun
Etymology: Middle English, contention, wrangling, alteration of strut, strout contention, combat; akin to Middle High German strūz combat, Old English strūtian to exert oneself — more at strut
chiefly Scotland : disturbance , trouble
amid the sturt of war — Edinburgh Review
memories of early sturt and strife — John Buchan
II. verb
Etymology: Middle English sturten to fight, wrangle, from sturt, n.
chiefly Scotland : startle , stir , vex , annoy