dump (n.) Old form(s): dumpe, dups
plaintive melody, mournful song
Luc.1127[] Distress likes dumps, when time is kept with tears
MA II.iii.69[Balthasar singing] sing no moe, / Of dumps so dull and heavy
RJ IV.v.126[Peter to Musicians] And doleful dumps the mind oppress
TG III.ii.85[Proteus to Thurio, of the musicians] to their instruments / Tune a deploring dump
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