rump
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B2
/rʌmp/
hind part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rumpe', where 'rumpe' meant 'tail'.
Historical Evolution
'rumpe' transformed into the modern English word 'rump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tail', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hind part of an animal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the hind part of the body of a mammal or the lower back of a bird.
The horse's rump was covered with a blanket.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 08:08