Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To daunt; intimidate; subdue.
  • To dare; seek to daunt.
  • To break in or tame (a horse).

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  • There once was a filly in Taunton

    Whose ways were unruly and wanton.

    A fellow beguiled her

    And rendered her milder,

    A wrangler who knew how to daunton.

    April 14, 2017