dunt 1
/dunt, doont/ , Scot.
n.
1. a hard blow or hit, esp. one that makes a dull sound; thump.
v.t.
2. to strike, esp. with a dull sound.
[ 1375-1425; late ME; c. SW dunt DINT ]
dunt 2
/dunt/ , v.i.
(of ceramic ware) to crack because of excessively rapid cooling.
[ orig. uncert. ]