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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plump, a. [e.m.E. plompe (Caxton), plump, MDu. plomp not pointed, blunt, rude, MLG. plump, plomp, massive, blunt, LG. plump coarse, clumsy.] a. Of a person: Fat, chubby. b. Of a remark: Blunt, downright. —1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 46.
Riche Grahame callit the plump 1669 Jus Populi 14.
And yet so pertinent and plump that it stopped the mouth of the accusers
