"lumme" meaning in English

See lumme in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: From Lor' lumme, a corruption of Lord love me. Compare gimme. Etymology templates: {{m|en|gimme}} gimme Head templates: {{en-interj}} lumme
  1. (UK, dated) Expressing surprise. Tags: UK, dated Synonyms: lummy
    Sense id: en-lumme-en-intj-kAXtntd6 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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