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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Volt, v.2 [e.m.E. vaute (1538), vaulte (1545), volt (1658), OF volter.] intr. a. To gambol, leap. Also transf., of the penis. b. To vault. —a. c1590 J. Stewart 155/10.
So mortall men … Thocht for ane space thay volt vith valtring vind Doune to the ground thay sall againe be drest 1643 Fugitive Poetry II xx 8/17.
They smelling war did volt and proudly pranse —transf. 1665
Dumfries Doc. (Petitions No. 11).
[Merchant ill with stone gravell] His yeard is like to volt from him —b. 1688 Bk. Old Edinb. C. XXVII 149.
I went out to see the woman volt upon the rope but it rained
