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English word origin

Etymology of stomp

1803, variant of stamp. Compare German stampfen (“to stomp”). More at stamp.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To trample heavily. · To crush (grapes) with one's feet to make wine. · To stamp (one’s foot or feet). · To severely beat (someone) physically.

noun

A deliberate heavy footfall; a stamp. · Any of various dances incorporating repeated heavy, rhythmic steps. · A style of jazz music for stomp dances of the early twentieth century. · A piece of music in this style.

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1803, variant of stamp. Compare German stampfen (“to stomp”). More at stamp.

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