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taunt1 definition

taunt (tônt, tänt)

adjective

very tall: said of a ship's mast

Etymology: prob. aphetic for naut. ataunt, fully rigged < Fr autant, as much

taunt2 definition

taunt (tônt, tänt)

transitive verb

  1. to reproach in scornful or sarcastic language; jeer at; mock
  2. to drive or provoke (a person) by taunting

Etymology: < ? Fr tant pour tant, tit for tat

noun

a scornful or jeering remark; gibe

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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