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lunt

[ luhnt, loont ]

/ lʌnt, lunt /

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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).

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Origin of lunt

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

Words nearby lunt

lunitidal, lunitidal interval, lunk, lunker, lunkhead, lunt, lunula, lunular, lunulate, luny, Luo

Other definitions for lunt (2 of 2)

Lunt

[ luhnt ]

/ lʌnt /

noun

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

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How to use lunt in a sentence

Mr. Lunt here put the question,—Do you approve of the rescue?
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave|Various
Mr. Lunt moved that the original complaint be amended by the addition of another count.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave|Various
Mr. Lunt said there might be a difference of practice in different states.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave|Various
Mr. Lunt objected to the inquiry, the charge against Mr. Davis being that he committed a specific act.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave|Various

Mr. Lunt here reviewed the evidence of the transactions in the court room more minutely.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave|Various