I. ˈgȯm, ˈgäm noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English gome, from Old Norse gaum, gaumr; akin to Old English gīeme care, Old High German gouma attention, Old Norse geyma to keep, watch, heed, mind — more at favor
1. dialect England : heed , attention
2. dialect England : understanding , perception
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
1. dialect England : to pay attention to : heed
2. dialect England : to perceive the significance of : understand
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of gum (III)
dialect : a greasy or sticky mess
IV. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of gum (IV)
dialect : to smudge or smear especially with something sticky or greasy — often used with up
the kitchen floor was all gaumed up with spilled molasses
V. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
dialect : to behave in a stupid or awkward manner (as by staring or gaping)
VI. noun
( -s )
dialect : an awkward lout : a stupid doltish person : clown