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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPRUNT, v.3 To go on a nocturnal courting expedition; to run among the stacks after the girls at night (Rxb. 1825 Jam., ‡1923 Watson W.-B.).Sc. 1938 M. Innes Lament for a Maker i. ix.:
Beer at the Arms and gossip in the kitchens and maybe a bit sprunting.
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