† ˈstarted,a.Obs. [f. start n.1 + -ed2.] Having a ‘start’, handle, or stalk. Also in parasynthetic formation short-started. 1468Will in Ripon Chapter Acts (Surtees) 137 Unam ollam enniam sterttydd.1600Surflet Country Farm i. xii. 56 To eate one or two short started apples.