Astart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɑː(ɹ)t/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Astart is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To cause to start; startle; start up; jump.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to start; startle; start up; jump.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To start up.
- (intransitive) To be escaped from.
- (obsolete) To get away, escape; escape from.
- (obsolete) With a start; suddenly.
Example Sentences
oft out of her bed she did astart, / As one with vew of ghastly feends affright [...].
Word Forms
- astarts
- astarting
- astarted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suddenly, start, outstart, upstartle, start up, startle.
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