stummer, v. Obs. (? exc. dial.)
(ˈstʌmə(r))
[a. ON. stumra: see stumble v.]
intr. To stumble (lit. and fig.).
| 13.. Old Age in Rel. Ant. II. 211, I stunt, I stomere, I stomble as sledde. c 1470 Gol. & Gaw. 624 Thair stedis stakkerit in the stour, and stude stummerand. 1513 Douglas æneis v. vi. 80 He slaid and stummerit on the slydry ground. 1562 Winȝet Cert. Tractates Wks. (S.T.S.) I. 5 Hes not mony..mysknawin thair deuty..and sua in thair perfite beleif hes sairlye stummerit. c 1590 J. Stewart Poems (S.T.S.) II. 48 So I agains my will Dois stot and stummer in my mateir low. 1825 Brockett N.C. Gloss., Stummer, to stumble. |