tramp
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/træmp/
heavy walking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tramp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'trampen,' where 'trampen' meant 'to walk heavily.'
Historical Evolution
'trampen' transformed into the modern English word 'tramp' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to walk heavily,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to vagrancy and wandering.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant.
The tramp wandered the streets, looking for a place to sleep.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42