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It derives from an old French word 'nonper' which means odd number or not even. This is a reference to a third party who will arbitrate between two other parties. The word changed over the years to become 'noumpere' and changed again to become 'oumpere' and then passed into English to be pronounced and written as 'umpire'
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Where did the word umpire come from?
the word umpire came from the french word noumpere
What part of speech is the famous umpire?
The word famous is an adjective. The word umpire is a noun.
What sentence can you write with the word umpire?
my coach is gracefully umpire
Can you give example sentences for the word umpire?
The umpire said that he was out.Someone threw a beer can at the umpire.
How do you divide the word umpire into syllables?
The syllables in the word umpire are "ump - ire".
What is another word for referee?
Another word for a sports referee is an umpire.
How can you use the word umpire in sentence?
The tennis match could not continue because the umpire was sick
Is umpire a common noun?
Yes, the noun 'umpire' is a common noun; a general word for an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate disputes; a word for any umpire of any kind.
Another word for umpire?
Referee or judge
What a word to do with football begging with U?
umpire
What word means a sports judge?
An umpire or referee
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