| 释义 |
ˈnauntle, v. dial.
[Of obscure origin.]
a. trans. To raise, rear.
b. intr. To rise up, strut.
For other uses, see the Eng. Dial. Dict. s.v. Nantle.
1820Clare Rur. Life (ed. 3) 189 The daisy nauntles up its head. 1821― Vill. Minstr. I. 210 The steeple's taper stretch.., nauntling high and proud.
Hence ˈnauntly a., strutting.
1827Clare Sheph. Cal. 29 Not far behind them struts the nauntly crow. |