Barlafumble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Barlafumble is an interjection meaning A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Meaning
A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
More Meanings
- A fall; the act of accidentally losing one's balance.
Example Sentences
Quhile he cryed barlafummil, I am slane.
Greittans, lookansque grivatè, Barlafumle clamat[…]
When Coach-men drinks & Horses stumble, / It's hard to miss a Barla-fumble.
To fight, lest ye, when canons rumble, / With shame for fear, cry barlafumble.
Word Forms
- barla fummyll
- barla-fumble
- barlafummil
- barlafumle
Synonyms for barlafumble
Depending on context, synonyms include fainites, pax.
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