Dumping. A word which has come into prominence relative to Mr Chamberlain’s Fiscal Policy. In various forms the verb dump may be met with in Teutonic and Scandinavian tongues, meaning to “pitch down,” “throw down in a lump,” etc. etc. A “Dump Cart” in America is one that tilts up in front, and so “dumps” its load behind.
Dun. A persistent creditor. After Joe Dun, a noted bailiff, who never failed to bring a debtor to book. People used to say: “Why don’t you Dun him for the debt?” meaning they would send Joe Dun to make him pay or arrest him.
Dunce. From John Duns Scotus, who, it is said, gave no proof of his remarkable attainments in his early scholastic days.
Dundee. A corruption of Duntay, the hill fort on the Tay.
Dunedin. See “[Edinburgh].”
Dungeness. A corruption of Danger Ness, the Headland of Danger.
Dunkirk. Expresses the “Church in the Dunes,” or sand-hills, built by St Eloi in the seventh century.
Durham. A corruption of Dunholm, from its situation on a hill surrounded by the river.
Dusseldorf. The village on the Dussel.
Dutchman. A contemptuous epithet applied to our phlegmatic enemies during the wars with Holland.