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lunt
1[ luhnt, loont ]
noun
- a match; the flame used to light a fire.
- smoke or steam, especially smoke from a tobacco pipe.
verb (used without object)
- to emit smoke or steam.
- to smoke a pipe.
verb (used with object)
- to kindle (a fire).
- to light (a pipe, torch, etc.).
- to smoke (a pipe).
Lunt
2[ luhnt ]
noun
- Alfred, 1893–1977, U.S. actor (husband of Lynn Fontanne).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lunt1
1540–50; < Dutch lont match, fuse; akin to Middle Low German lunte match, wick
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Example Sentences
Mr. Lunt here put the question,—Do you approve of the rescue?
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Mr. Lunt moved that the original complaint be amended by the addition of another count.
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Mr. Lunt said there might be a difference of practice in different states.
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Mr. Lunt objected to the inquiry, the charge against Mr. Davis being that he committed a specific act.
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Mr. Lunt here reviewed the evidence of the transactions in the court room more minutely.
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