I. ˈtəmp, ˈtu̇mp noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. chiefly dialect England : a small rise of ground: as
a. : mound , hummock
b. : molehill
c. : anthill
d. : barrow I 2, tumulus
2. : a clump of vegetation (as trees, shrubs, or grass) ; especially : one making a dry spot in a swamp
II. ˈtəmp verb
Etymology: perhaps akin to British dialect tumpoke to fall head over heels
intransitive verb
chiefly South : to tip or turn over especially accidentally — usually used with over
sooner or later everybody tumps over. Nothing to worry about if you don't get caught under the canoe — Don Kennard
transitive verb
chiefly South : to cause to tip over : overturn : upset — usually used with over