Syn. -- To start; shock; fright; frighten; alarm.
Star"tle, n. A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm,
surprise, or apprehension of danger.
After having recovered from my first startle, I was very well
pleased with the accident.
Spectator.
Star"tling*ly (?), adv. In a startling manner.
Star"tlish (?), a. Easily startled; apt to start; startish; skittish;
-- said especially of a hourse. [Colloq.]
Start"-up` (?), n. 1. One who comes suddenly into notice; an upstart.
[Obs.] Shak.