samp

[ samp ]

noun

, Northeastern U.S.

1. coarsely ground corn.
2. a porridge made of it.

samp

/ sæmp /

noun

1. crushed maize used for porridge

Word History and Origins

Origin of samp¹

First recorded in 1635–45, Americanism; from Narragansett ( English spelling) nasàump “cornmeal mush” (cognate with Munsee Delaware nsá·pa·n, from unattested Proto-Eastern Algonquian nəhsa·pa·n )

Word History and Origins

Origin of samp¹

C17: from Narragenset nasaump softened by water

Example Sentences

“The Coast Guard is greatly appreciative of the expert consult advice on weather and routes provided by experienced trans-Pacific sailors,” Douglas Samp, a Coast Guard search and rescue mission coordinator, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Samp said mariners are encouraged to have multiple layers of communication, including a VHF-FM DSC radio, HF DSC radio, satellite communications and a 406Mhz electronic position indicating radio beacon “as the notification of last resort to help search and rescue authorities locate their position in a time of need.”

From Los Angeles Times

Italy and France, for example, announced in February that they would send an unspecified number of their jointly manufactured SAMP/T air-defense systems to Ukraine this spring.

From New York Times

In addition, a SAMP/T anti-missile system pledged by France and Italy “should enter Ukraine in the near future,” Ihnat said this week.

From Washington Times

But Douglas Samp, who oversees the Coast Guard’s search and rescue operations in the Pacific, said in a phone interview that vessels only began using Starlink internet service in the open ocean this year.

From New York Times

Related Words

• gruel
• oatmeal
• polenta