gaum

I. \\ˈgȯm, ˈgäm\ noun (-s)

Etymology: Middle English gome, from Old Norse gaum, gaumr; akin to Old English gīeme care, Old High German gouma attention, Old Norse geyma to keep, watch, heed, mind — more at favor

1. dialect England : heed, attention

2. dialect England : understanding, perception

II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

1. dialect England : to pay attention to : heed

2. dialect England : to perceive the significance of : understand

III. noun (-s)

Etymology: perhaps alteration of gum (III)

dialect : a greasy or sticky mess

IV. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: perhaps alteration of gum (IV)

dialect : to smudge or smear especially with something sticky or greasy — often used with up

the kitchen floor was all gaumed up with spilled molasses

V. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: origin unknown

dialect : to behave in a stupid or awkward manner (as by staring or gaping)

VI. noun (-s)

dialect : an awkward lout : a stupid doltish person : clown