Rumper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹʌmpə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɹʌmpɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From rump + -er.
Meanings
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(historical) A member or supporter of the Rump Parliament.
The "Red-coats" as the military were nicknamed, soon taught their masters, "the Rumpers," silence and obedience: the latter having raised one colossal man for their own purpose, were annihilated by him at a single blow.
1791, Isaac Disraeli, Curiosities of Literature:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumpers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |