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Word: Jaunt
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century: of unknown origin. Originally depreciatory, early senses included ‘tire a horse out by riding it up and down’, ‘traipse about’, and (as a noun) ‘troublesome journey’. The current positive sense dates from the mid 17th century
dʒɔːnt
a short excursion or journey made for pleasure
Short Definition:short excursion or journey made for pleasure
Examples:- her regular jaunts to Europe
Word: Jaunt
Speech Type: Verb
dʒɔːnt
go on a short journey for pleasure
Short Definition:go on short journey for pleasure
Examples:- they went jaunting through Ireland
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