Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRAMPUS, n. A fool, an ignoramus (Teviotd. 1825 Jam.; Bnff., Ags. 1955).
[Prob. a variant of Gumpus.]