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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Jaunted; p. pr. & vb. n.Jaunting.] [Cf. Scot. jaunder to ramble, jaunt to taunt, jeer, dial. Sw. ganta to play the buffoon, romp, jest; perh. akin to E. jump. Cf. Jaunce.] 1. To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion. 2. To ride on a jaunting car. Jaunting car, a kind of low-set open vehicle, used in Ireland, in which the passengers ride sidewise, sitting back to back. [Written also jaunty car.] Thackeray. Jaunt v. t.To jolt; to jounce. [Obs.] Bale. Jaunt n. 1. A wearisome journey. [R.] Our Savior, meek, and with untroubled mind After his ary jaunt, though hurried sore. Hungry and cold, betook him to his rest. Milton. 2. A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey. スポンサード リンク
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