Rumper

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

rump +‎ -er

Noun[edit]

Rumper (plural Rumpers)

  1. (historical) A member or supporter of the Rump Parliament.
    • 1791, 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.
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