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2005-07-18 02:48 pm (UTC)
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Yup. According to the OED, the components 'dumble-' and 'dor' mean "stupid, dull, slow" and "loudly humming insect" respectively.
Perhaps it refers to his outward aspect as a seemingly inoffensive bumbler of a fellow? Not flashy or showy, like the gilded Gilderoy Lockhart?
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Perhaps it refers to his outward aspect as a seemingly inoffensive bumbler of a fellow? Not flashy or showy, like the gilded Gilderoy Lockhart?