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sturt

noun
\ ˈstərt How to pronounce sturt (audio) \

Definition of sturt

chiefly Scotland
: contention

First Known Use of sturt

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sturt

Middle English, contention, alteration of strut; akin to Old English strūtian to struggle — more at strut

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