tum

[tuhm]

verb (used with object), tummed, tum·ming.

to tease (wool) in the preliminary carding operation, or to open out the fibers prior to carding.

Origin of tum

First recorded in 1605–15; origin uncertain

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Examples from the Web for tum

Historical Examples of tum

"Tum out soon, mummy, and dolly will lub you eber and eber," said the child.
The Woman Thou Gavest Me
Hall Caine
The boy remained silent a few seconds and then said “tum” again.
The Way of All Flesh
Samuel Butler
I do say tum,” replied Ernest, meaning that he had said “come.
The Way of All Flesh
Samuel Butler
"You'll like it," said Tum Tum, trumpeting through his trunk.
Nero, the Circus Lion
Richard Barnum
Of course Tum Tum did not speak in words, as you or I would have done.
Tum Tum, the Jolly Elephant
Richard Barnum

British Dictionary definitions for tum

tum

noun

an informal or childish word for stomach

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