Definition
To make a quick convulsive movement, jump, or run; to spring up or germinate. Also used as a noun to describe a spasmodic movement or spring.
Example Usage
The rabbit would sprunt across the field when startled by sudden sounds.
Origin
From Scandinavian languages, including Swedish 'sprant' (lively, brisk) and 'sprinta' (jump, hop).
Fun Fact
In Scotland, sprunt has the archaic meaning 'to court or flirt,' a romantic sense now obsolete.
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