Definition of sump

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Sump (n.) The cistern or reservoir made at the lowest point of a mine, from which is pumped the water which accumulates there..

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Overbold :: Overbold (a.) Excessively or presumptuously bold; impudent.
Presumptively :: Presumptively (adv.) By presumption, or supposition grounded or probability; presumably..
Antiphthisic :: Antiphthisic (a.) Relieving or curing phthisis, or consumption..
Resumption :: Resumption (n.) The act of resuming; as, the resumption of a grant, of delegated powers, of an argument, of specie payments, etc..
Modest :: Modest (a.) Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy..
Effrontery :: Effrontery (n.) Impudence or boldness in confronting or in transgressing the bounds of duty or decorum; insulting presumptuousness; shameless boldness; barefaced assurance.
Sumpter :: Sumpter (n.) An animal, especially a horse, that carries packs or burdens; a baggage horse..
Consumption :: Consumption (n.) The act or process of consuming by use, waste, etc.; decay; destruction..
Hectic :: Hectic (a.) Habitual; constitutional; pertaining especially to slow waste of animal tissue, as in consumption; as, a hectic type in disease; a hectic flush..
Presumedly :: Presumedly (adv.) By presumption.
Latitat :: Latitat (n.) A writ based upon the presumption that the person summoned was hiding.
Transumpt :: Transumpt (n.) A copy or exemplification of a record.
Presumption :: Presumption (n.) The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward, overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness; arrogance; effrontery..
Resurrection :: Resurrection (n.) Especially, the rising again from the dead; the resumption of life by the dead; as, the resurrection of Jesus Christ; the general resurrection of all the dead at the Day of Judgment..
Presumptive :: Presumptive (a.) Presumptuous; arrogant.
Feastful :: Feastful (a.) Festive; festal; joyful; sumptuous; luxurious.
Postulation :: Postulation (n.) The act of postulating, or that which is postulated; assumption; solicitation; suit; cause..
Proud :: Proud (superl.) Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one's excellences; hence, arrogant; haughty; lordly; presumptuous..
Sumpter :: Sumpitan (n.) A kind of blowgun for discharging arrows, -- used by the savages of Borneo and adjacent islands..
Assumption :: Assumption (n.) The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
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