Where does “mome” come from?

mome (English) comes from English Momus, from Ancient Greek μῶμος — blame, ridicule, disgrace.

mome (English): A dull or stupid person

Definitions

  1. A dull or stupid person

Ancestry of “mome”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishMomusThe personification of satire and mockery
2Ancient Greekμῶμοςblame, ridicule, disgrace
Every word from Ancient Greek μῶμος →Every word from English Momus →