Where does “flummery” come from?
flummery (English) comes from Welsh llymru — a jelly derived from oatmeal; a sour jelly...
flummery (English): A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous...
Definitions
- A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous...
Ancestry of “flummery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Welsh | llymru | a jelly derived from oatmeal; a sour jelly... |