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humdudgeon
Jun. 18th, 2024 07:37 amhumdudgeon - (Scot., obs.) n., any imaginary illness or pain; an unnecessary outcry or complaint; a coward.
Current from the late 18th century until it died out around 1900 -- which I regret, as it seems such a useful synonym for the mulligrubs. Apparently a blend of hum(bug), hoax/nonsense + dudgeon, ill humor.
Bonus word: heel-grifter
Administrivia: skipping tomorrow because Stateside holiday plans.
---L.
Current from the late 18th century until it died out around 1900 -- which I regret, as it seems such a useful synonym for the mulligrubs. Apparently a blend of hum(bug), hoax/nonsense + dudgeon, ill humor.
Bonus word: heel-grifter
Administrivia: skipping tomorrow because Stateside holiday plans.
---L.
