Meaning Of Bunt

n.

A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand.

n.

The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.

v. i.

To swell out; as, the sail bunts.

v. t. & i.

To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy.