Taunt (?), a. [Cf. OF. tant so great, F. tant so much, L. tantus of such size, so great, so much.] (Naut.) Very high or tall; as, a ship with taunt masts. Totten.
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Taunt, n. Upbraiding language; bitter or sarcastic reproach; insulting invective.
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With scoffs, and scorns, and contemelious taunts. Shak.
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With sacrilegious taunt and impious jest. Prior.
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