But if he start, It is the flesh of a corrupted heart.
Shak.
3. To set out; to commence a course, as a race or journey; to begin;
as, to start business.
At once they start, advancing in a line.
Dryden.
At intervals some bird from out the brakes Starts into voice a
moment, then is still.
Byron.
4. To become somewhat displaced or loosened; as, a rivet or a seam may
start under strain or pressure.
To start after, to set out after; to follow; to pursue. -- To start
against, to act as a rival candidate against. -- To start for, to be a
candidate for, as an office. -- To start up, to rise suddenly, as from
a seat or couch; to come suddenly into notice or importance.
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Start (?), v. t. 1. To cause to move suddenly; to disturb suddenly; to
startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly; as, the hounds
started a fox.
Upon malicious bravery dost thou come To start my quiet?
Shak.
Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Cæsar.
Shak.