Etymology

rummish

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Today it means: Somewhat rum or peculiar; oddish. Full definition →

First used 16–17th c.Middle English rumien
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rummish · adjective1

From rum + -ish.

rummish · verb2

  1. Middle English · derived fromrumien“to roar”
  2. English todayrummish

Possibly related to Middle English rumien (“to roar”).

First known use, by meaning

  • 16–17th c. To roar; to bellow.

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