lump
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/lʌmp/
compact mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lumpe', where 'lumpe' meant 'a small mass'.
Historical Evolution
'lumpe' transformed into the modern English word 'lump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small mass', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
She found a lump of clay in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40