dimp

/ (dɪmp) /

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noun

Northern English dialect a cigarette butt

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Words nearby dimp

dimorph, dimorphism, dimorphite, dimorphous, dim-out, dimp, dimple, dimpling, dimpsy, dim sum, dimwit

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How to use dimp in a sentence

Pardon dimp hon pechedou, eual ma pardonomp da nep pegant ezomp offanczet.
Dissertation on the English Language|Noah Webster, Jr.
"You can't say that Professor Dimp pokes his nose into our affairs," laughed Dora.
The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross|Gertrude W. Morrison
Professor Dimp, who coached the boys, having been a famous stroke in his own college, coached the girls as well.
The Girls of Central High|Gertrude W. Morrison
And Professor Dimp chose the crew and selected their positions with as much care as he gave to his boys crew.
The Girls of Central High|Gertrude W. Morrison

I do not see why I did not recognize Professor Dimp, in spite of his disguise, before.
The Girls of Central High in Camp|Gertrude W. Morrison