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wamus
noun
wa·mus
\ˈwȯməs, ˈwäm-\\ˈwȯrm-\
variants: or
wammus
\ˈwȯməs, ˈwäm-\ orwarmus
\ˈwȯrm-\Definition of wamus
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dialectal
: a warm work jacket made usually in a belted cardigan style and of sturdy knitted or woven fabric
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Origin and Etymology of wamus
Dutch wambuis, wammes, from Middle Dutch wambeis, from Old French wambeisun, augmentative of wambeis, gambais doublet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wamba belly
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