† aˈstint, v. Obs.
Forms: 1 astynt-an, 2–4 astynt-en, 3 astunt-en (y), 4 astent. For inflexions, see stint.
[OE. astyntan, f. a- prefix 1 + styntan to stint.]
1. trans. To bring to a standstill, to cause to cease or stop.
| c 700 Epinal Gl. (Sweet) 488 Hebetatus astyntid. c 1230 Ancr. R. 72 Þeone kuðen heo neuere astunten hore cleppe. c 1330 Arth. & Merl. 835 So noble swerdes dent, That hem astint. 1480 Caxton Chron. Eng. ccxii. 198 Tho were al maner plees of the kynges benche astent. |
2. intr. To stop, stay.
| c 1230 Ancr. R. 80 Heo schal tunen hire muð {thbar} te swote breð..astunte wiðinnen. c 1380 Sir Ferumb. 1109 Er þay come to Mantrible neuere þay ne astente. |
3. intr. To cease, desist, leave off.
| 1250 Lay. 31891 Þo astunte þe cwaolm. c 1380 Sir Ferumb. 1842 He nel neuere a-stynte. |