sturt

American  

[sturt] / stɜrt /

noun

Scot.

1. violent quarreling.

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Sturt British  

/ stɜːt /

noun

1. Charles. 1795–1869, English explorer, who led three expeditions (1828–29; 1829; 1844–45) into the Australian interior, discovering the Darling River (1828)

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Other Word Forms

• sturty adjective

Etymology

Origin of sturt

1325–75; Middle English; metathetic variant of strut ¹

Example Sentences

I've lived a life of sturt and strife;   I die by treacherie: It burns my heart I must depart   And not avengèd be.

From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various

Sturt, sturt, n. strife, wrath, vexation.—v.t. and v.i. to vex, annoy: start with fear.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Heav'n keep you clear o' sturt and strife, Till far ayont fourscore, And while I toddle on thro' life, I'll ne'er gae by your door!

From Poems and Songs of Robert Burns by Burns, Robert

Though in the morn comes sturt and strife, Yet joy may come at noon; And I hope to live a merry, merry life When a' thir days are done.

From The Letters of Robert Burns by Burns, Robert

He loupit on wi’ an awsome snort, He bang’d the fire frae the flinty court; He’s aff and awa’ in a snorin’ sturt, As hard as he can whang.

From Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 by Willis, Herbert