wamus

wamus: /waw"meuhs, wom"euhs/, n., pl. wamuses.

1. a heavy cardigan jacket, loosely knit and belted.

2. Also, wammus, wampus. a durable, coarse, outer jacket.

[1795-1805, Amer.; < D wammes (cf. G Wams vest, undershirt), MD wambuis < dial. OF wambois < Frankish *wamb- belly (see WOMB) + F -ois -ESE; see GAMBESON]

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wamus — wa·mus … English syllables
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