mome

[mohm]

noun

Archaic.

1. a fool; blockhead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mome¹

First recorded in 1545–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Owned by flamboyant former banker Rich Ricci, you might not get rich backing this one although trainer did triumph with 100-1 outsider Mon Mome in 2009.

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One for alliteration fans - could Broadway Boy follow Mon Mome, Party Politics and Red Rum as a nifty-sounding National winner for trainer, who has triumphed twice before?

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She was successful with 100-1 outsider Mon Mome 15 years ago.

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Trainer seeking second victory after 100-1 outsider Mon Mome's success 14 years ago.

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Ms Mome Mukherjee, researcher at the University of Edinburgh, has looked at the link between sex hormones and asthma.

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