ppl. a. [f. FRUMP v. + -ING2.] That frumps; mocking, scoffing, jeering.

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1577.  Holinshed, Chron. (1807–8), II. 24. This frumping speech so moued the king, that, [etc.].

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1609.  Holland, Amm. Marcell., XXX. iv. 387. Æsops frumping scoffes or fables.

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a. 1652.  Brome, Damoiselle, II. Wks. 1873, I. 403. Ver. The frumping Jacks are gone.

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  Hence Frumpingly adv.

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1576.  Fleming, trans. Caius’ Dogs, in Arb., Garner, III. 267. This puppitly and peasantly cur (which some, frumpingly, term Fisting Hounds) serve in a manner to no good use.

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