dunt

dunt
dunt1
/dunt, doont/, Scot.
n.
1. a hard blow or hit, esp. one that makes a dull sound; thump.
v.t.
2. to strike, esp. with a dull sound.
[1375-1425; late ME; c. SW dunt DINT]
dunt2
/dunt/, v.i.
(of ceramic ware) to crack because of excessively rapid cooling.
[orig. uncert.]

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