Chump

Chump

CHUMP tʃʌmp
Noun

Log (for the fire).

Example Sentences

"Put another chump on the fire."
"Need to chop some chumps."

Etymology & History

West Country term for a thick log or block of wood for burning. From chump (thick lump of wood). Standard English chump has same root.

Word Details

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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1600s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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