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† nump(s Obs.
Also 8 numphs.
[Of obscure origin.]
A silly or stupid person. (Used chiefly in jocular address.)
1611Beaum. & Fl. Kt. Burning P. ii. ii, Hum. What do you think I am? Jasp. An arrant noddy... Luce. Fare⁓wel, my pretty Nump, I am very sorry I cannot bear thee company. 1673Bp. S. Parker Repr. Reh. Transp. 85 These are villainous Engines indeed; but take heart, Numps! 1709Brit. Apollo No. 56. 3/1 Alas! poor Numphs, thy Jobbernole Seems scarce informed by a Soul. 1730Royal Remarks 37 Many Fools.., poetical Numpses. |