Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ROMP
ROMP, n. [a different spelling of ramp; W. rham, a rising over; rhamu, to reach over, to soar, to vault. See Ramp and Romance.]
- A rude girl who indulges in boisterous play. – Addison.
- Rude play or frolick. Romp loving miss / Is haul'd about in gallantry robust. – Thomson.
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