[punt] n [(assumed) ME, fr. OE, fr. L ponton-, ponto] (bef. 12c): a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends usu. propelled with a pole
[2]punt vt (1816): to propel (as a punt) with a pole [3]punt vi [F ponter, fr. ponte point in some games, play against the banker, fr. Sp punto point, fr. L punctum--more at point] (1712) 1: to play at a gambling game against the banker
2. Brit: gamble [4]punt vb [origin unknown] vt (1845): to kick (a football or soccer ball) with the top of the foot before the ball which is dropped from the hands hits the ground ~ vi: to punt a ball [5]punt n (1845): the act or an instance of punting a ball [6]punt n [Ir, pound, fr. E pound] (1975): the monetary pound of Ireland