General
lum
What does lum mean?
A chimney or chimney-stack; a 'lum hat' is a top hat.
"Get the sweep — the lum's blocked."
Origin
Scots, of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh 'llumon' or Old French 'lum'.
Frequently asked questions
What does lum mean in Scots?
It means a chimney or chimney-stack.
What is a lum hat?
A 'lum hat' is a top hat — named because its tall shape resembles a chimney.
Where does the word lum come from?
It's Scots and of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh 'llumon' or Old French 'lum'.
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