"suppawn" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /səˈpɔːn/
Etymology: Probably from Massachusett/Narragansett saupan (“softened by water”) (whence also "samp"). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|wam|-}} Massachusett, {{uder|en|xnt|saupan||softened by water}} Narragansett saupan (“softened by water”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} suppawn (uncountable)
  1. (US) A porridge made from cornmeal; hasty pudding; mush. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-suppawn-en-noun-hLpP662j Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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