tum
[tuhm]
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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 MeHall Caine
I do say tum,” replied Ernest, meaning that he had said “come.
The Way of All FleshSamuel Butler
The boy remained silent a few seconds and then said “tum” again.
The Way of All FleshSamuel Butler
"You'll like it," said Tum Tum, trumpeting through his trunk.
Nero, the Circus LionRichard Barnum
Well, Tum Tum lived in this jungle, and with him lived his father and mother.
Tum Tum, the Jolly ElephantRichard Barnum
tum
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