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gaum

verb
\ˈgȯm, ˈgäm\
gaumed; gauming; gaums

Definition of gaum 

transitive verb

dialect

: smudge, smear

Examples of gaum in a Sentence

the kitchen floor was all gaumed up from countless spills

First Known Use of gaum

1656, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gaum

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Gaullism

gault

gaum

gaumless

gaumy

gaun

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