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

This was the samp-mill, where their corn was pounded into meal.

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The Indian samp-wallahs do not use any infusion or unguent to stupefy and disarm their snakes, as do those of Ethiopia.

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Then I put some of the hot water to the samp, and drank it up, and my spirit came again.

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These hand-mills are sometimes still found in use as "samp-mills."

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Samp is the corn skinned, as we shell oats, or make pearl barley; it is then boiled with pork or other meat, as we boil peas.

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Related Words

• gruel
• oatmeal
• polenta