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English word origin

Etymology of sturt

From the name of Alfred Henry Sturtevant.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

In an embryo, an angle equal to two gons. If a mosaic forms in the embryo, the line passes between two organs with a probability, in percent, equal to the number of sturts between them.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the name of Alfred Henry Sturtevant.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

disturbance; annoyance; care · A bargain in tribute mining by which the tributor profits.

verb

To vex; to annoy; to startle. · To start with fear.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Compare start.

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