lum

/ lʌm /

noun

1. a chimney

Word History and Origins

Origin of lum¹

C17: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

The effectiveness of these pamphlets, and the awareness of its writers are apparent in one Lum digs up called “To Mothers.”

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Lum is a fresh-faced recent graduate of Loyola Marymount, with dreadlocks and a tweed jacket.

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“People are getting deep into their working groups,” Lum said.

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But they appeared to think Lum Shan, or me, was a sort financial manager, that managed affairs mysterious.

From Project Gutenberg

Peplum, pep′lum, n. an upper robe worn by women in ancient Greece.

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Pilum, pī′lum, n. the heavy javelin used by Roman foot-soldiers:—pl.

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General Grant occupied another house (Mrs. Lum's) in Vicksburg during that summer, and also had his family with him.

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The rain rattled on the window, and the smoke gave a swarl as the wind rummelled in the lum.

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