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ˈbumbler dial. [f. bumble v.1 and v.2 + -er1.] a. A bumble-bee. (Applied to the Tyneside artilleryman.) b. A blunderer.
1847–78Halliwell, Bumbler. A humble bee. North. 1863Robson Bards of Tyne 108 You'll fight your battles o'er your pipe..You blue tail bumbler. 1881Mrs. E. Lynn Linton My Love III. 244 He is a bit of a bumbler when all is said and done. |