Definition of Humstrums

1. Noun. (plural of humstrum) ¹

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Definition of Humstrums

1. humstrum [n] - See also: humstrum

Lexicographical Neighbors of Humstrums

humpinesses
humping
humpity
humpless
humplike
humplock
humplocks
humppa
humppas
humps
humpties
humpty
humpy
hums
humstrum
humstrums (current term)
humuhumu
humuhumunukunukuapuaa
humuhumunukunukuapuaas
humulene cyclase
humulin
humulus
humungous
humus
humuses
humusy
humvee
humvees
hun
hunch

Literary usage of Humstrums

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1896)
"Am I, then, come into Spain to hear humstrums and hurdy-gurdies?» Beckford asked indignantly a hundred years ago. But every new traveler goes to the country ..."

2. Studies of the Eighteenth Century in Italy by Vernon Lee (1908)
"... voices trilling divisions upon two notes and a half, accompanied by an orchestra of humstrums, . . . des miaulements et des hurlements effroyables, ..."

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