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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BUMPLE FEIST, n. The sulks (Sc. 1825 Jam.²).Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 211:
I think you have taken the Bumple feist. Spoken, with Contempt, of those who are become unreasonably out of humour.