MW→dative

dative

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from bump to bulge

bumper

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

of the very best kind //it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
Synonyms

A-OK A1 awesome bang-up banner beautiful blue-chip blue-ribbon boffo bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) boss [slang] brag brave bully capital choice classic cool [slang]
First Known Use
Noun (1)
circa 1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
probably from bump to bulge
bumper

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

of the very best kind //it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
Synonyms

A-OK A1 awesome bang-up banner beautiful blue-chip blue-ribbon boffo bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) boss [slang] brag brave bully capital choice classic cool [slang]