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Jaunt (?), 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.]
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1. To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.
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2. To ride on a jaunting car.
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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.
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Jaunt, v. t. To jolt; to jounce. [Obs.] Bale.
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Jaunt, n. 1. A wearisome journey. [R.]
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Our Savior, meek, and with untroubled mind
After his aëry jaunt, though hurried sore.
Hungry and cold, betook him to his rest. Milton.
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2. A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.
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