Bummery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bummery is a noun meaning (originally derogatory, historical) The faction of the Industrial Workers of the World in the 20th century which favored direct action.
Meaning
(originally derogatory, historical) The faction of the Industrial Workers of the World in the 20th century which favored direct action.
More Meanings
- Obsolete form of bottomry.
Example Sentences
R. North There was a scrivener of Wapping brought to hearing for relief against a bummery bond.
When De Leon broke with the I. W. W. in 1908 there were again members of the Party who declaimed against his abandoning the I. W. W. - members who had no sympathy with the bummery element.
But the hour belonged to the bummery. Proclaiming a millennial vision of “One Big Union,” the hobo insurgents won the day, ousting the home-guard and dedicating the IWW to direct economic action exclusively.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bummle, bum bum, bummer, bumph, bumfiddle, bumtrap.
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