Rumper

noun

Rumper

noun

UK /ˈɹʌmpə/ · US /ˈɹʌmpɚ/

Etymology From rump + -er.

1

Historical A member or supporter of the Rump Parliament.

  • The "Red-coats" as the military were nicknamed, soon taught their masters, "the Rumpers," silence and obedience: the latter having raised one colossal man for their own purpose, were annihilated by him at a single blow.1791, Isaac Disraeli, Curiosities of Literature:

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