Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JAUNT, v., n.
I. v. “To taunt, to abound in jeering language” (Fif. 1825 Jam.).Ags. 1846 A. Laing Wayside Flowers 114:
Wi' jauntin' an' callin', An' rantin' an' ballin'.
II. n. A gibe, a taunt (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. ? A palatalised form of Daunt, q.v.]
