FRUMPED

Verb

frumped

simple past tense and past participle of frump

Source: Wiktionary


FRUMP

Frump, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Prov. E. frumple to wrinkle, ruffle, D. frommelen.]

Definition: To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

Frump, n.

1. A contemptuous speech or piece of conduct; a gibe or flout. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

2. A cross, old-fashioned person; esp., an old woman; a gossip. [Colloq.] Halliwell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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