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单词 mome
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Definition of mome in English:

mome

noun məʊm
rare, archaic
  • A fool, a dolt.

adjective məʊm
nonce-word
  • Explained by Carroll as: grave, solemn. (Only in Carroll and later allusions.).

Origin

Mid 16th century. Origin unknown; perhaps related to mum, although this would present phonological difficulties. Apparently not related to French môme little child
mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Lewis Carroll’ (1832–1898), author, mathematician, and photographer (real name Charles Lutwidge Dodgson). A factitious word introduced by Lewis Carroll.

 
 

Definition of mome in US English:

mome

nounməʊm
rare, archaic
  • A fool, a dolt.

adjectiveməʊm
nonce-word
  • Explained by Carroll as: grave, solemn. (Only in Carroll and later allusions.).

Origin

Mid 16th century. Origin unknown; perhaps related to mum, although this would present phonological difficulties. Apparently not related to French môme little child<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Lewis Carroll’ (1832–1898), author, mathematician, and photographer (real name Charles Lutwidge Dodgson). A factitious word introduced by Lewis Carroll.

 
 
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