(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of taunt

A former local government district with borough status of Somerset, England, including the town of Taunton. Merged with West Somerset district on 1 April 2019 to form Somerset West and Taunton district.

A local government district of Somerset, England, formed on 1 April 2019 on the merger of West Somerset and Taunton Deane districts.

(nautical) Of a ship, especially a tall square-rigged one: in which all running rigging is hauled taut; having all spars hoisted aloft; having all sails set. / Prepared, ready, fit.

The quality of being taunting.