sprunt

1 of 3

intransitive verb

ˈsprənt,

-ru̇nt

-ed/-ing/-s

dialectal, England

: to make a quick convulsive movement : jump, run

sprunt

2 of 3

noun

"

plural -s

dialectal, England

: a spasmodic movement : spring

sprunt

3 of 3

adjective

"

obsolete

: active, brisk, spruce

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect sprunta to jump, sprinta to jump, hop

Adjective

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect sprant lively, brisk, sprinta to jump, hop

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