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English word origin

Etymology of gom

Borrowed from Irish gám (“booby, dolt”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A foolish person.

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

Borrowed from Irish gám (“booby, dolt”).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative form of gum.

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

Variant of gum.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

God!

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

Minced oath.

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