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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡LUNT, n.3, v.3
I. n. A fit of sulks, a surly mood (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 110).
II. v. To sulk (Ib.). Pa.p. lunted, in a rage or huff.Mry. 1949 Northern Scot (30 April):
Shairlie it canna be hauden for sin That's peer wifie's lunted.
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