dunt
1a hard blow or hit, especially one that makes a dull sound; thump.
to strike, especially with a dull sound.
Origin of dunt
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Other definitions for dunt (2 of 2)
(of ceramic ware) to crack because of excessively rapid cooling.
Origin of dunt
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How to use dunt in a sentence
An' then, a' at ance, the minister's heart played dunt an' stood stock-still; an' a cauld wund blew amang the hairs o' his heid.
Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) | VariousA certain lame old man (of Armagh) was nicknamed 'dunt the pad (path').
English As We Speak It in Ireland | P. W. JoyceThe man's target played dunt on his back, so hasty was he, for all that the outposts of Big Colin had hawk's eyes on the pass.
The Lost Pibroch | Neil MunroAn' then a' at aince the minister's heart played dunt an' stood stock-still, an' a cauld wund blew amang the hairs o' his heid.
Stories by English Authors: Scotland | Variousdunt (sometimes dunch), to strike or butt like a cow or goat with the head.
English As We Speak It in Ireland | P. W. Joyce
British Dictionary definitions for dunt
/ (dʌnt, dʊnt) Scot and Northern English dialect /
a blow; thump
the injury caused by such a blow
to strike or hit
Origin of dunt
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