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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.

[Orig. doubtful, phs. a fig. extension of Lunt, n.1, v.1 or of Lant, n.1, v.]

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