Word Meanings - PLUMPER - Book Publishers vocabulary database

A vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving him the advantage over the others. A person who gives his vote thus is said to plump, or to plump his vote. 3. A voter who plumps his vote. 4. A downright,

Additional info about word: PLUMPER

A vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving him the advantage over the others. A person who gives his vote thus is said to plump, or to plump his vote. 3. A voter who plumps his vote. 4. A downright, unqualified lie. (more info) 1. One who, or that which, plumps or swells out something else; hence, something carried in the mouth to distend the cheeks.

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