humgumption
humgumption .have you ever heard of the word "humgumption"? .It seems to be a development of an old word _gome_ or _gawn_ meaning notice or care. Formerly it was given a longer form - _rumgumption_. In Newfoundland it is, even today, _humgumption_. It's always used as a slightly humor...
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| Language: | English |
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1960
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/34250 |
| Summary: | humgumption .have you ever heard of the word "humgumption"? .It seems to be a development of an old word _gome_ or _gawn_ meaning notice or care. Formerly it was given a longer form - _rumgumption_. In Newfoundland it is, even today, _humgumption_. It's always used as a slightly humorous word. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story April 1960 Not Used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Mon 25 May 2015, stamped but not used |
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