LUNT


Meaning of LUNT in English

/lunt, loohnt/ , Scot.

n.

1. a match; the flame used to light a fire.

2. smoke or steam, esp. smoke from a tobacco pipe.

v.i.

3. to emit smoke or steam.

4. to smoke a pipe.

v.t.

5. to kindle (a fire).

6. to light (a pipe, torch, etc.).

7. to smoke (a pipe).

[ 1540-50; lont match, fuse; akin to MLG lunte match, wick ]

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