Erump

/ɪˈrʌmp/ verb

Definition

To break forth or burst out suddenly; to erupt (archaic term).

Etymology

From Latin erumpere, composed of e- (out) + rumpere (to break or burst). Related to modern English 'rupture' and 'corrupt.'

Kelly Says

The Latin 'rumpere' (to break) gave us words like 'rupture,' 'corrupt,' and 'interrupt'—all about something breaking or being broken in different ways!

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