Associations to the word «Mumpsimus»

MUMPSIMUS, noun. A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform.

MUMPSIMUS, noun. An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.

MUMPSIMUS, noun. A traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; "he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen".