STRUNT


Meaning of STRUNT in English

I. ˈstrənt, -ru̇nt noun

( -s )

Etymology: obsolete English strunt, adjective, stubby, perhaps alteration of English stunt (I)

1. chiefly Scot & dialect England : the stump of a tail

2. chiefly Scot & dialect England : a tail denuded of feathers or hair

II. transitive verb

dialect chiefly England : to dock (a tail)

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

dialect Britain : displeasure , affront , offense

IV. ˈstrənt intransitive verb

Etymology: by alteration

Scotland : strut

V. noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

Scotland : liquor

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