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Namous

intj, verb

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Look out! Beware! UK, obsolete

    "One boy (of the party) is always on the look out, and even if a stranger should advance, the cry is given of "Namous" or "Kool Eslop." Instantly the money is whipped-up and pocketed, and the boys stand chattering and laughing together."

Verb
  1. 1
    To run away; to leave; to depart. UK, obsolete

    "For quotations using this term, see Citations:namous."

Etymology

Etymology 1

UK 19th century. Probably from Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Possibly influenced by German nehmen (“to take”). Cognate with English vamoose. Possibly backslang from summon.

Etymology 2

UK 19th century. Probably from Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Possibly influenced by German nehmen (“to take”). Cognate with English vamoose. Possibly backslang from summon.

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