Definition for GRUNT

GRUNT, v.i. [Dan. grynter; G. grunzen; Sax. grunan; Fr. grogner; Arm. grondal; L. grunnio; Sp. gruñir; It. grugnire. See Heb. Ch. Sam. רנן, Ar. رَنَّ ranna, to cry out, to murmur. Class Rn, No. 4.]

To murmur like a hog; to utter a short groan or a deep guttural sound. Swift. Shak.

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