The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Sturt \Sturt\, v. t. [Cf. Start, v. i.]
   To vex; to annoy; to startle. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Sturt \Sturt\, n.
   1. Disturbance; annoyance; care. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
      "Sturt and care." --J. Rolland.
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   2. (Mining) A bargain in tribute mining by which the tributor
      profits. --Raymond.
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