sprunt
1 of 3intransitive verb
ˈsprənt,
-ru̇nt
-ed/-ing/-s
dialectal, England
: to make a quick convulsive movement : jump, run
sprunt
2 of 3noun
"
plural -s
dialectal, England
: a spasmodic movement : spring
sprunt
3 of 3adjective
"
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