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spurt

1. spurt \'sp*rt\ n [origin unknown] 1: a short period of time : MOMENT  
   2a: a sudden brief burst of effort or activity  2b: a sharp or sudden 
   increase in business activity 
2. spurt vi : to make a spurt 
3. spurt vb [perh. akin to MHG spu:rzen to spit, OE -spru-tan to sprout -] 
   more at SPROUT : to gush forth : SPOUT  : to expel in a stream or jet : 
   SQUIRT 
4. spurt n : a sudden gush : JET