namous meaning (obsolete): definition, etymology and quotations

namous

verb

Etymology UK 19th century. Probably from Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Possibly influenced by German nehmen (“to take”). Cognate with English vamoose. Possibly backslang from summon.

UK, Obsolete To run away; to leave; to depart.

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Synonyms: flee, leave

namous

intj

UK, Obsolete Look out! Beware!

One boy (of the party) is always on the look out, and even if a stranger should advance, the cry is given of "Namous" or "Kool Eslop." Instantly the money is whipped-up and pocketed, and the boys stand chattering and laughing together.1851, Henry Mayhew, “Gambling of Costermongers”, in London Labour and the London Poor, volume 1, page 17:

Synonyms: heads up