MUGWUMPS

Noun

mugwumps

plural of mugwump

Source: Wiktionary


MUGWUMP

Mug"wump`, n. Etym: [Cf. Algonquin mugquomp a chief.]

Definition: A bolter from the Republican party in the national election of 1884; an Independent. [Political Cant, U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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