sturt (2)

[Etym. doubtful.] Mining: An extraordinary profit made by tributer by taking the excavation or cutting of a course of ore at a high price. stür-tion, subst. (A corruption of nasturtium (q. v.)]. *stut, *stutte, v. i. [Icel. stauta to beat, to read stutteringly.] To stutter (q. v.). "He hath Albano's imperfection too, And stuts when he is vehemently moved." Marston. What You Will.