Lumping

Lumping
Lump Lump, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lumped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lumping}.] 1. To throw into a mass; to unite in a body or sum without distinction of particulars. [1913 Webster]

The expenses ought to be lumped together. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]

2. To take in the gross; to speak of collectively. [1913 Webster]

Not forgetting all others, . . . whom for brevity, but out of no resentment to you, I lump all together. --Sterne. [1913 Webster]

3. To get along with as one can, although displeased; as, if he doesn't like it, he can lump it. [Low] [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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