ext_26600 ([identity profile] orangemike.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] nancylebov 2005-07-18 02:48 pm (UTC)

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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