drumble1
/ˈdrʌmbl/(also drummil) Now rare (chiefly English regional (west midlands ) in later use)
noun
A sluggish, slow-witted, or unintelligent person; a dullard. Formerly also: †a worn-out or slow-moving horse or draught animal (obsolete ).
Origin
Mid 16th century. Origin uncertain.
drumble2
/ˈdrʌmbl/English regional (chiefly north-west midl. )
noun
A (usually wooded) hollow, dell, or gully; a dingle.
Origin
Mid 18th century. Apparently a variant or alteration of dimble. Perhaps compare also dingle.
drumble3
/ˈdrʌmbl/Now rare
verb
[no object] To move sluggishly; to go about something in a slow or sluggish manner; to dawdle.
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain; probably ultimately an imitative formation in -le, although compare earlier drumble.
drumble4
/ˈdrʌmbl/rare
verb
[no object] To make a noise like the beating of a drum; to rumble.
Origin
Mid 19th century. Apparently a blend of drum and rumble.