First Known Use: 14th century
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1wamble
verb wam·ble \ˈwäm-bəl\
wam·bledwam·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of WAMBLE
intransitive verb
1
a : to feel nausea b of a stomach : rumble 1
2
: to move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion
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Origin of WAMBLE
Middle English wamlen; akin to Dan vamle to become nauseated, Latin vomere to vomit — more at vomit
2wamble
noun
Definition of WAMBLE
1
: a wambling especially of the stomach
2
: a reeling or staggering gait or movement
First Known Use of WAMBLE
1552
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