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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taunt, v. [17th c. Eng. taunt adj., ‘Of masts: Excessively tall or lofty’ (1622).] To hoist, raise (sails). —a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xlviii 93.
Fraughtit our ship and syne our anker weyde … Vp uent our saillis, tauntit to the huins
