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Rumper
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rumper
English
Etymology
From en rump er.
Pronunciation
en /ˈɹʌmpə/ RP
en /ˈɹʌmpɚ/ GA
en ʌmpə(ɹ) 2
Noun
en historical A member or supporter of the Rump Parliament.
en 1791 w:Isaac Disraeli Curiosities of Literature 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.