CALLITHUMP


Meaning of CALLITHUMP in English

noun

or cal·la·thump also cal·i·thump ˈkaləˌthəmp

( -s )

Etymology: back-formation from callithumpian, callathumpian, calithumpian, adjective, alteration of English dialect (Dorsetshire & Devonshire) gallithumpian disturber of order at elections in 18th century, perhaps from galli- (alteration of gallows ) + thump + -ian

1. : a noisy boisterous parade

2. chiefly New England : shivaree

• cal·li·thump·i·an | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷pēən adjective

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