sumph
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sumph
C18: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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I dare not tell them to make for the sumph, they might lose their way.
From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal
They forget that a sumph may just as truly be said to border on a sage.
From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde
Masses of heavy snow melted by the rain fell at intervals from the steep roof, and struck the ground beneath with a low sumph like thunder.
From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I by Lever, Charles James
"Because he was just a sumph," answered Gavinia, scornfully.
From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
It’s a horrid place, and I must have gone about for miles before I found my way back to the sumph, and nearly fell into it.
From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal
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