stump
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B2
/stʌmp/
remnant or confusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stump' originates from Middle Low German, specifically the word 'stump,' where 'stump' meant 'stump or stub.'
Historical Evolution
'stump' changed from the Middle English word 'stompe' and eventually became the modern English word 'stump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tree stump,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'to baffle or confuse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the base of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled or has fallen.
The old stump in the garden was covered in moss.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39