Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.
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Like a lubber; clumsy.
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Like a lubber; clumsy.
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A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay.
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A cuckoo.
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To bend; to box; to stoop.
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A heavy, clumsy, or awkward fellow; a sturdy drone; a clown.
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A fat, ungainly, stupid person; an awkward bungler.
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A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore.
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