MOME

Etymology

Ultimately from the name of Momus, god of mirth, through Latin and Old French.

Noun

mome (plural momes)

(obsolete) A dull or stupid person.

Anagrams

• memo

Source: Wiktionary


Mome, n. Etym: [Cf. Mumm, Momus.]

Definition: A dull, silent person; a blockhead. [Obs.] Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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