Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb obsolete To relieve from the dumps.
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- verb obsolete, nonce word To
relieve from thedumps ; to cause tocheer up .
Etymologies
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dumpish
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Examples
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Fuller says he had great influence with Elizabeth, and could "undumpish" her at pleasure.
History of English Humour, Vol. 1 (of 2) With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange 1873
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