Dictionary entry

Lump (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Lump, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Lumped (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Lumping.] 1. To throw into a mass; to unite in a body or sum without distinction of particulars.

The expenses ought to be lumped together. Ayliffe.

2. To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.

Not forgetting all others,... whom for brevity, but out of no resentment to you, I lump all together. Sterne.

3. To get along with as one can, although displeased; as, if he does n't like it, he can lump it.