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Hurst

Noun:

A small hill or mound.

Sample Sentence:

The children rolled down the hurst, laughing and screaming in delight.

Noun:

A surname of English origin.

Sample Sentence:

Samantha Hurst is a famous author known for her best-selling novels.

Verb:

(archaic) To thrust or push forcibly.

Sample Sentence:

The warrior hursted his spear into the enemy's shield, breaking it in two.

Adjective:

(informal) Incredibly fast or speedy.

Sample Sentence:

The new sports car was a hurst machine, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.

Local Usage:

In the local dialect of a small village, "hurst" refers to a narrow path connecting two neighborhoods.

Sample Sentence:

Take the hurst on the left to reach the market square faster.

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