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startleOne entry found. Main Entry: 1star·tle Pronunciation: \ˈstär-təl\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): star·tled; star·tling \ˈstärt-liŋ, ˈstär-təl-iŋ\ Etymology: Middle English stertlen, frequentative of sterten to start Date: 1530 intransitive verb : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) <the baby startles easily>transitive verb : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously — star·tle·ment \-mənt\ noun
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