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English word origin

Etymology of coom

From Middle English culme, colme, of unknown origin but probably from or related to Old English col (“coal”). Related to culm and Icelandic kámugur.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

soot, smut · dust · grease

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From Middle English culme, colme, of unknown origin but probably from or related to Old English col (“coal”). Related to culm and Icelandic kámugur.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

Pronunciation spelling of come.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See come.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

The wooden centering on which a bridge is built. · Anything arched or vaulted.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Scots coom, of unknown origin.

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Source etymology 4

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verb

To ejaculate.

noun

Semen.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- Proto-Indo-European *gʷémt Proto-Germanic *kwemaną Proto-West Germanic *kweman Old English cuman Middle English comen English come English cum English coom An alteration of cum. See also coomer.

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