Masculine

romp

Meaning

  1. (masculine) trunk, torso
  2. (masculine) hull

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/rɔmp/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch romp, from Proto-Germanic *rumpa-, which could be related to *hrimpaną (“to wrinkle”). Also compare Proto-Slavic *rǫbiti (“to chop”).

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