gaum

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

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gaum — 1. noun a) (British dialectal) attention, understanding Gje gaum! b) attention : Pay attention! Syn: åtgaum, merksemd …   Wiktionary

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  • gaum — transitive verb Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1656 dialect smudge, smear …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • gaum — /gawm, gahm/, v.t. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. to smear or cover with a gummy, sticky substance (often fol. by up): My clothes were gaumed up from that axle grease. [1790 1800; also Brit. dial.; of uncert. orig.] * * * …   Universalium

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  • gaum — To stare vacantly or handle in a clumsy manner …   Grandiloquent dictionary

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