dump
The origin and history of dump.
Etymology
From Middle English dumpen, likely from Old Norse dumpa, "to thump" — originally suggesting the sound of something being dropped heavily.
The origin and history of dump.
From Middle English dumpen, likely from Old Norse dumpa, "to thump" — originally suggesting the sound of something being dropped heavily.
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