Namous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Namous is a verb meaning (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) To run away; to leave; to depart.
Meaning
(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) To run away; to leave; to depart.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Look out! Beware!
Example Sentences
For quotations using this term, see Citations:namous.
One boy (of the party) is always on the look out, and even if a stranger should advance, the cry is given of "Namous" or "Kool Eslop." Instantly the money is whipped-up and pocketed, and the boys stand chattering and laughing together.
Word Forms
- namouses
- namousing
- namoused
- nammous
- nammus
- namase
Synonyms for namous
Depending on context, synonyms include flee, leave, heads up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include levant, run off, come off, abscond, flee, elope.
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