Defn: A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; — also called pepperbrand.
BUNT
Bunt, n. Etym: [Cf. Sw. bunt bundle, Dan. bundt, G. bund, E. bundle.]
(Naut.)
Defn: The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard. Totten.
BUNT
Bunt, v. i. (Naut.)
Defn: To swell out; as, the sail bunts.
BUNT
Bunt, v. t. & i.
Defn: To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy.
BUNTER
Bun"ter, n.
Defn: A woman who picks up rags in the streets; hence, a low, vulgar
woman. [Cant]
Her . . . daughters, like bunters in stuff gowns. Goldsmith.
BUNTING Bun"ting, n. Etym: [Scot. buntlin, corn-buntlin, OE. bunting, buntyle; of unknown origin.] (Zoöl.)