start

start [-ed] v

OE 'to overthrow, overturn, empty, to pour out, to rush, to gush out'.

1. Spring to attention.
2. Become active; to come into motion.
3. Begin; to come into being.
4. Incite; startle; suddenly bother; abruptly rouse with alarm; movement of body involuntarily due to surprise, fright, etc.
5. Begin a trip or journey to a certain destination.

start n

OE steort.

1. An impulsive movement of the body; a sudden jilt of the body.
2. Energy; excitement.
3. Act of beginning a trip or journey to a certain destination.