groom

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Related terms 1.4.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -uːm

[edit] Etymology

Probably from Old English guma, cognate with Old High German gomo, Old Norse gumi.

[edit] Noun

groom (plural grooms)

1. A man who is about to become or has recently become part of a married couple. Short form of bridegroom.
2. A person who cares for horses.

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to groom (third-person singular simple present grooms, present participle grooming, simple past and past participle groomed)

1. To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
2. To care for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
3. To prepare a ski slope for skiers
4. (transitive) To attempt to gain the trust of (a minor) with the intent of developing an illegal sexual relationship.

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• groomed
• grooming
• bridegroom

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