lunt

¹

[ luhnt, loont ]

noun

1. a match; the flame used to light a fire.
2. smoke or steam, especially smoke from a tobacco pipe.

verb (used without object)

1. to emit smoke or steam.
2. to smoke a pipe.

verb (used with object)

1. to kindle (a fire).
2. to light (a pipe, torch, etc.).
3. to smoke (a pipe).

Lunt

²

[ luhnt ]

noun

1. Alfred, 1893–1977, U.S. actor (husband of Lynn Fontanne).

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunt¹

1540–50; < Dutch lont match, fuse; akin to Middle Low German lunte match, wick

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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